Taking Action

1. Story of Us LA 2025 – California

• Date: April 24, 2025

• Location: California Endowment, Los Angeles

• Overview: This event brings together changemakers, funders, and community members to witness the journeys of the 2025 Systems Change Fellows. Through storytelling, these leaders share their visions for transforming Los Angeles’s most pressing challenges into opportunities for collective liberation. Social Justice Partners LA

2. Advocacy & Equity Institute – National School Boards Association

• Date: Date TBA

• Location: Washington, D.C.

• Overview: This conference is dedicated to advancing educational equity and advocating for policies that foster inclusive learning environments for K-12 public schools. It focuses on amplifying the voices and needs of marginalized communities. National School Boards Association

3. Coretta Scott King Center Global Racial and Social Justice Summit – Ohio

• Date: Date TBA

• Location: Antioch College, Yellow Springs

• Overview: The summit centers on collective resistance and envisions a more equitable and inclusive future amidst rising global challenges. It brings together activists, scholars, and community members to discuss strategies for social justice. Happening Next+12Piper Whitaker Blog – Piper Whitaker+12ICEDU+12Antioch College+1AU.org+1

4. National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week – Washington, D.C.

• Dates: March 3–6, 2025

• Overview: Organized by the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, this event includes advocacy sessions, congressional hill visits, networking receptions, and partner meetings, all aimed at preserving historic sites and promoting cultural heritage. NCSHPO

These events reflect ongoing efforts across various states to promote social justice, equity, and community engagement.