During their February vacation, over 2,000 Massachusetts youth from every corner of the Commonwealth convened in Boston to rally for youth jobs funding and to stop proposed cuts to the MBTA.
Organizations within RTTC regions/cities that are building a base of grassroots leaders in low-income, working class communities of color to strategically challenge neo-liberal economic policies. Core members are committed to doing political education and leadership development with their membership bases; and engaging in place-based struggles that protect low income communities of color.
On May 19th, students from around the country rallied in Washington DC to call for deeper investments in their education. 2 months later, adult allies had a similar rally. This video is a call for more intergenerational collaboration to Save Our Schools.
This summer, Boston media has been buzzing with the story of Walmart’s potential move into Roxbury, with mixed reactions from all sides and everyone claiming to speak for the community.
Press Pass TV decided to hit the streets and find out what people were really saying.
What is the Transgender Rights Bill and why is it so important? Press Pass TV talks to advocates and elected officials to find out more about this critical legislation.
Since the 1990′s the Neponset River trail has been enjoyed by Dorchester and Milton Residents. Recently the Department of Conservation and Recreation proposed an extension that would allow access to Mattapan residents. Community organizers discuss the unexpected roadblocks.
In late February, more than 700 high school students swarmed the Statehouse to stand up for their job funding. Before the rally, youth organizers met with Governor Deval Patrick at the Boston-Area Youth Organizing Project.
The news media often complains about the apathy of young people, but what tools of engagement are we giving youth? Press Pass TV explores how Civics education can prepare young people for a life of engaged participation in the political and civic process, including running for elected office.
Anti-immigrant sentiments have been on a steady rise in the US, following the passage of Arizona’s controversial SB1070. Massachusetts soon followed suit with their own version, the Budget Amendment 172.1. Press Pass TV talks to advocates to find out where this anti-immigrant sentiment is coming from and learn about more just paths to equity.
While many celebrated Memorial Day, youth jobs activists in Boston mourned a peer, Ivol Brown, who was killed on his was to work. Press Pass TV visits with youth, youth workers, advocates and economists to ask politicians and the public not to wait until youth are dead to make opportunity a priority.
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