We are excited to share Edwin E. Chavez, one of our distinguished program coleads and tireless social justice advocates, wrote an provocative and heart wrenching Op-Ed that was published in the LA Times.

We are delighted that our short film, Reflections Behind Bars , has been officially selected to be screened at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. SXSW EDU, a component of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival series, is an annual convening taking place March 9-12, 2026, showcasing the intersection of education, innovation, social impact, and media. The film will be screened March 11 at 1:30pm at the Austin Downtown Marriott. SXSW EDU festival badge is required for attendance.

Alliance for Boys and Men of Color (ABMoC) Policy Convening and Workshop Last month, we hosted a workshop at Alliance for Boys and Men of Color (ABMoC) Policy Convening rooted in reflection, collaboration, and shared mission. The gathering brought together organizers, advocates, and leaders to sit with difficult questions about systems, narratives, and power, as well as to imagine what becomes possible when we work together across silos. The convening also more broadly center