The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
In the News
September 10, 2008
Young People For (YP4)
Number One Job in Indian Country?
Turtle Talk, September 8
Kevin Killer, a Leadership Academy fellow, gives his thoughts of who should gain the top spot on Native policy in the country.
Liberal Bloggers Find Room in St. Paul
National Journal Online, September 4
Leadership Academy graduate Josh Bolotsky offers a humorous take on importance of finding community among liberal bloggers.
I [heart] Young People 4
MissRahim, September 4
Amira Rahim, a 2008 fellow, discusses the merits of YP4 and how her internship helped her connect with passionate people.
Our Own Sarah Burris Selected in NLC 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders
Future Majority, September 3
Shaunna Thomas, Director of YP4, is highlighted as one of the New Leaders Council’s 40 Under 40.
Natives React: 'Totally Overwhelmed' by 'Powerful' Speech
gregornot.com, August 29
LeadKevin Killer and other Native American observers react to Senator Obama’s presidential nomination speech.
Not enough Indian issues?
REXNET, August 28
Kevin Killer stumps for more emphasis on youth and alternative energy issues deserving attention within Indian issues.
Woman tries to raise literacy rate in the city
The Inkster Ledger Star, August 14
Robin Morris, a 2008 fellow, gives away free books in low-income areas of Inkster, Michigan.
Articles by fellows
Go to Iraq or Go to Jail
WireTap, August 7
Leadership Academy graduate Jeremy Bearer-Friend on illegal recruiting tactics used by military recruiters in Houston high schools.