Naming and Working to Change Systemic Failures
We believe that the truest form of equality can only be achieved when we have finally interrogated, abolished, and redefined the harmful policies against Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and economically marginalized communities. In the context of education in our state, many factors are at play. It begins with voting. How you vote – up and down the ballot – matters. Period.
Legislature 101: A how-to for Being Heard
Testifying and speaking to legislators doesn’t have to be intimidating. This year, along with everything, testifying will be much different – and that’s a good thing. The ultimate goal […]
Meet the Staff: Rosie Ayala
Rosie Ayala serves as the Tacoma College Support Network Manager at the Foundation for Tacoma Students. Joining the Foundation in March of 2020, Rosie’s professional background ranges from direct service […]
Help Equip Students for the New School Year
Tacoma Public School students are getting ready for another school year, and, needless to say, back-to-school shopping has taken on a whole different feeling. Normally a time to start fresh, […]
State Extends Coronavirus Support
More than two months after House Democrats released their $3 trillion stimulus bill, called the HEROES Act, Senate Republicans introduced the $1 trillion HEALS Act on Monday, a third coronavirus […]
Coalition Asks Tacoma to Commit to the Safety of Black and Brown Youth
Program providers and community leaders issue Community Guidance to ensure the safety of Black and Brown youth amidst COVID-19 summer closures. Tacoma, Wash. — Thousands of Black and Brown youth […]
Ensuring Equitable Funding During Budget Cuts
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the day enslaved Black Americans were finally freed. It’s also a day for reflection: In 155 years, we simply haven’t done enough to repair the […]
Renewing Our Commitment to the Movement
The Graduate Tacoma community movement flag flies above the Tacoma Dome every June to not only celebrate graduating seniors but also express support for every child’s right to educational opportunity […]
65 Ways to be AntiRacist in Tacoma
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Open Letter: Put Equity First and Become an Anti-Racist Organization
This is my open letter. A letter to any and everyone who is willing to listen. This is my cry. Crying out for a better future for my Black and […]