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Hundreds Flock to Dolores, Preparing for Trans March

Posted by: YWFC
June 23, 2023

Published by Mission Local

Amid nationwide waves of anti-transgender sentiments and legislation, the Trans March kicked off its 20th anniversary this morning at Dolores Park.

Around 5 p.m., the host introduced Juju Pikes-Prince, described as a trans auntie at the Young Women’s Freedom Center to other youths, including Banko Brown. Brown was an organizer at the center. 

“I’m the auntie of Banko Brown,” she said. “I want everyone to come together to fight for this cause, because we’re not free until all of our people are free, y’all.”

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CBS News Bay Area: YWFC Oakland

Tae Thomas, a youth fellow at YWFC Oakland, was interviewed by CBS New Bay Area on the impact of the Center’s work and why the city should invest more in community-based programs for youth.

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YWFC September 18, 2023

San Francisco Voted to Close Its Juvenile Hall Four Years Ago. Why is the City Still ‘Jailing Kids’?

San Francisco’s elected officials voted overwhelmingly four years ago to shutter the county’s expensive jail-like juvenile hall, basking in the national accolades that came with their pledge to stop locking young people in cells by the end of 2021. 

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YWFC September 15, 2023

Leading Racial, Social Justice Foundation Tabs Youth Justice Strategist as Senior Program Officer

A leading racial and social justice grantmaking foundation organization in the Bay Area and nationally Tuesday has named a youth justice strategist as its senior program officer.

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YWFC July 19, 2023
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