Save the date for the 4th Annual Summer Town Nights in Fruitvale Village! Join us for positive activities, performances, and more. For event details and vendor sign-up, email: [email protected] #ItTakesCURYJ #DreamBeyondBars

CURYJ is the proud recipient of new grant funding from The East Bay Community Foundation. Together we are working to unlock the leadership of young people to #DreamBeyondBars . We are deeply grateful for your continued support!

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Professor Ruha Benjamin (Ruha Benjamin) using her honorary degree address at Spelman to denounce Atlanta’s Cop City, the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, and the repression of student activists 💜

Passing the baton of leadership Legal Services for Prisoners with Children & All of Us or None from the dynamic duo of Dorsey Nunn & Hamdiyah Cooks-Abdullah to Paul Briley and Tanisha Cannon. Proud to serve as the Board Chair! #allofusornone #legalservicesforprisonerswithchildren

Reclaiming Cinco de Mayo is back! Join us for a family friendly park event along with some of our favorite vendors , orgs, music, food, lowrider exhibition, & kids zone!

For more info or to sign up for booth space as a vendor or community organization email: [email protected]

Save the date for the 4th Annual Summer Town Nights in Fruitvale Village! Join us for positive activities, performances, and more. For event details and vendor sign-up, email: [email protected] #ItTakesCURYJ #DreamBeyondBars

Save the date for the 4th Annual Summer Town Nights in Fruitvale Village! Join us for positive activities, performances, and more. For event details and vendor sign-up, email: [email protected] #ItTakesCURYJ #DreamBeyondBars

Save the Date for the Grand Opening Gala for the Oscar Grant Youth Power Zone happening Friday, June 7th at The Oakland Scottish Rite Center in Lake Merritt. Be sure to purchase your early bird tickets which will only be available until May 1st 👉 ow.ly/2Ut550R0ch8

Save the date for the 4th Annual Summer Town Nights in Fruitvale Village! Join us for positive activities, performances, and more. For event details and vendor sign-up, email: [email protected] #ItTakesCURYJ #DreamBeyondBars

Join our 5th monthly mixer on April 22 from 8-10 PM at Fruitvale/San Antonio Senior Center. Prepare for Quest 4 Democracy Lobby Day on April 29! #ItTakesCURYJ #DreamBeyondBars #BuildYouthLeaders

Join the Gonzalez family as they celebrate Mario on April 19th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Mario Gonzalez Memorial Park. Bring potted plants, electric candles, or items for the altar. Food available. Bring memories of Mario. #ItTakesCURYJ #Justice4MarioGonzalez

Recap of our recent DBB Fellow trip to Yosemite! Fellows enjoyed a snowy hike to Vernal Falls/Mist Trail, meaningful discussions, and plenty of downtime for activities. Cozy dinner and campfire circle followed. #ItTakesCURYJ #DreamBeyondBars #BuildYouthLeaders

Save the Date for the Grand Opening Gala for the Oscar Grant Youth Power Zone happening Friday, June 7th at The Oakland Scottish Rite Center in Lake Merritt. Be sure to purchase your early bird tickets which will only be available until May 1st 👉 ow.ly/2Ut550R0ch8

Exhausted, but feeling good coming home from NYC.Tapped in with some fam at Beyond The Bars & had a great Circle for Justice Innovations meeting. Things may be feeling bleak with all that is happening, but connecting with solid comrades all doing powerful work gives me hope... #DreamBeyondBars

Meet Bryan Minero, our 2024 Dream Beyond Bars Fellow. This year-long paid fellowship amplifies the political consciousness, power, leadership, and professional development of formerly incarcerated young adults. Visit our site for Bryan's full bio!

Save the Date for the Grand Opening Gala for the Oscar Grant Youth Power Zone happening Friday, June 7th at The Oakland Scottish Rite Center in Lake Merritt. Be sure to purchase your early bird tickets which will only be available until May 1st 👉 ow.ly/2Ut550R0ch8

Our Cesar Chavez Festival In The Park is postponed due to weather. Our morning community clean-up will proceed as planned. Stay tuned for the rescheduled event, tentatively set for May 4th. Thank you for your understanding!

We're excited to share that CURYJ has officially adopted Cesar Chavez Park through Adopt-a-Spot! It's a privilege to contribute to the beautification of this park and our community through ongoing projects. 🌳✨

#ItTakesCURYJ #DreamBeyondBars #BuildYouthLeaders

Save the Date for the Grand Opening Gala for the Oscar Grant Youth Power Zone happening Friday, June 7th at The Oakland Scottish Rite Center in Lake Merritt. Be sure to purchase your early bird tickets which will only be available until May 1st 👉 ow.ly/2Ut550R0ch8

Spotlight on Our Supporters: Thank you to The @calendow! TCE has been a CURYJ supporter since 2013 and was instrumental in our ability to build The Oscar Grant Youth Power Zone.

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