Posts By: Andrus Family Fund
Succeeding Together: Meet Niara, AFF’s Summer Intern
Niara Nelson joins the AFF staff as this year’s summer intern. Learn more about her below. Tell us about yourself. I am a … Read More >
Grantee Spotlight: Ruby Ruiz of Communities United/VOYCE
A space to build youth power and ignite movements *This was recorded/written prior to the passage of the HB 2084 bill in the … Read More >
Making Philanthropy Work for Everyone
AFF board member C’Ardiss “CC” Gardner Gleser reflects on how white supremacy shows up in philanthropy and the resiliency of communities of color … Read More >
Andrea Vazquez Jimenez on Removing Cops from Schools in Toronto
We believe removing law enforcement from schools is a step in the right direction to fostering a safe learning environment for young people … Read More >
Monique Morris of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute: PUSHOUT
Listen as President and founder of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, Dr. Monique Morris, discusses her groundbreaking new book ‘PUSHOUT: The Criminalization … Read More >
Learning Session: Immigration & Juvenile Justice Intersections
AFF’s learning sessions are an opportunity to highlight the work of our grantees and other leaders in the field, as well as a … Read More >
Learning Session: LGBTQ Youth Impacted by the Juvenile Justice and Foster Care Systems
AFF’s learning sessions are an opportunity to highlight the work of our grantees and other leaders in the field, as well as a … Read More >
Learning Session: The Role that Trauma-Informed Interventions Play Working with Police
AFF’s learning sessions are an opportunity to highlight the work of our grantees and other leaders in the field, as well as a … Read More >
Andrea Vasquez Jimenez of LAEN Toronto at Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018
Andrea Vasquez Jimenez, Co-Director of LAEN talks about co-creating spaces for community building and working towards liberation at Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018.
Antonio Travis of Black Man Rising and FFLIC at Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018
Antonio Travis, Founder of Black Man Rising and Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children, speaks about Hurricane Katrina, racism, and renewal at … Read More >
Maricruz Rivera Clemente of COPI at Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018
Maricruz Rivera Clemente of COPI speaks about defending the Puerto Rican environment and community at Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018.
Ronsha A. Dickerson and Zakiya Ansari at Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018
Ronsha A. Dickerson, National Organizer for Journey for Justice Alliance, and Zakiya Ansari, Advocacy Director for Alliance for Quality Education, share their thoughts … Read More >