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- EIN 87-2384394
- 3105625912
- 12739 Highland Ave Blue Island IL 60406-1913 USA
- https://www.liberationjourneys.org/
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Civil Rights, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Education, Educational Services, Intergroup & Race Relations, Race
Mission: Vision and Mission We envision a world where all students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, have access to liberatory schools that center racial justice and a global perspective. In this new reality, school systems allocate resources towards experiential learning opportunities and social-emotional growth, cultivating bold imaginations and providing students with the necessary resources and relationships to achieve their dreams. We partner with schools and young people to co-design liberatory learning experiences, affirm Black and Brown identities, and dismantle bias and oppression within educational settings. We are laser-focused on supporting middle and high schools committed to deconstructing policies and systems that perpetuate racism.
Results: Impact on the Community Through our programming, students will undergo a significant transformation in how they perceive themselves and their roles in their educational settings. In our latest cohort, 97% of students reported feeling a stronger sense of belonging and a heightened belief in their ability to effect change in their schools. Our programs foster leadership and advocacy in our youth. Simultaneously, 100% of participating teachers noted enhanced teaching practices that embedded anti-racist approaches, creating classrooms where all students feel valued and supported
Target demographics: Black and brown students in under-resourced middle and high schools
Direct beneficiaries per year: US
Geographic areas served: Chicago, as well as other parts of the country
Programs: Specifically, Liberation Journeys: - Facilitates a two-year student leadership development fellowship that develops our next generation of racial equity leaders. - Designs anti-racist curriculum that centers students’ social-emotional development and untapped design skills. - Trains school leaders and teachers in our professional development program to co-design liberatory learning spaces with students.