In this land of the free, why do we enslave our children? Youth incarceration is the new slavery. Children are taken away from their families, often abused, mistreated, deprived of adequate education, and put behind bars and paraded in shackles and handcuffs as if they…

Dear Supporters, The results of this election have left many of us, especially Black communities and our allies, feeling a deep sense of loss, hurt, and fear for what lies ahead. But in the face of what we believe will be an escalation of harm,…

Tayla Cenance’s story demonstrates what support and opportunities can look like for youth. We know that frontend investments in youth prevent incarceration; yet oftentimes, community members aren’t able to imagine what kinds of programming and services are needed. Tayla’s family has been impacted by youth…

The success of one person is connected to the success of a community, and Ira Coleman is an example of this. His personal achievements lift up the whole community, as he gives back and provides inspiration to others. Ira was raised in the Lower 9th…

“We as developing adults need a sense of community and belonging.” Kaprice Daniels attended public schools, and was the success story, but she saw her peers, including her best friend, "act out.” Even then, she recognized her friend and fellow students were dealing with emotional…

Tristan Howard can teach us all what it means to be a parent, even if we don’t have our own biological kids. As an invaluable member of our FFLIC Shreveport Chapter and a dedicated community leader, he consistently invests in the youth in his community,…