GOOD TROUBLE

GOOD TROUBLE co-founders Jose R. Perez and Julian Spencer, went from struggling in school and experiencing the justice system to now advocating for policy changes at the capital and sitting on a panel with Hennepin County Attorney, Mary Moriarty, and head of Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Liz Ryan. "Goosebumps." Indeed 💜 https://lnkd.in/gaTDcpfQ

Join us in supporting Fostering Hope, our new initiative for youth who’ve aged out of foster care and are pursuing postsecondary education. Many of these young people face the holiday season without the same support networks others rely on, but together, we can change that. This year, we’re sending gift boxes, including a gift card, college essentials, snacks, and a word of encouragement. Please help us create a sense of belonging for 60 resilient scholars. We’re almost halfway to our $15,000 goal—your support can help us get there and ensure no student feels alone this holiday season. Thanks in advance for your support! Learn more and give at https://lnkd.in/emgHg-Pc. Questions? Contact Lynne@youthprise.org.

Who's looking to be apart of a movement for change? GOOD TROUBLE is hiring a Movement Organizer to help us drive transformative action. If you're passionate about uplifting youth voices and making a real impact, we'd love to connect with you.

We are hiring! Join Good Trouble as a Movement Organizer. We are excited to have you join our team to support projects that create an impact in our community!

On May 17, 1954 – 70 years ago today – Brown v. Board opened the door for countless students by closing the door on legalized segregation in our nation’s schools. Use resources from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration - including the text of the decision - to teach about the impact & legacy of Brown v. Board: https://lnkd.in/g5eWUzUv

Season 2, Episode 5 of Pushing P3: Policy, Power &, Passion Podcast has been released! Listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube. Join us with special guest Natasha Loya Watch on Youtube: youtu.be/fo8YLGzxK_Q Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/3SRt3r3

#CircleofCourage The remarkable John Poupart truly embodies the Spirit of Generosity. Youth character is nurtured by concern for others so that youth can say, “I have a purpose for my life.” Learn more https://lnkd.in/gCgA6n68

Representative John Lewis would have been 84 today. As a student, Rep. Lewis became an activist in the civil rights movement. He organized sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in Nashville and took part in many other civil rights activities as part of the Nashville Student Movement. During this time, Rep. Lewis said it was important to engage in "good trouble, necessary trouble" in order to achieve change, and he held to this credo throughout his life. We hope to continue the legacy. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gJCEiPt6

📣 FRIDAY SHOUT OUT to leadership at ReConnect Rondo the people behind the passion to right the wrongs of the devastation caused by the original I-94 construction in St. Paul. On February 22, ReConnect Rondo will be presenting a project overview before the House Transportation Committee. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gGnPXQrY https://lnkd.in/gk57wF-X

📣 FRIDAY SHOUT OUT to Tony Simmons, Executive Director of HSRA for sharing the history of Clarence Wigington. "I just want all young people to know when you get that opportunity, seize it. Do everything you can to show your contribution is capable of producing. He obviously did that and we see that every day in the city," Simmons said. HSRA and GOOD TROUBLE are partnering to launch a middle school for the 2025-2026 school year in St. Paul. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gByaaS7M https://lnkd.in/gpdKrVc3