EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH Californians for Justice is looking for our next Executive Director or Co-ED team! We seek an individual, or individuals, committed to upholding and living out the values of racial justice, education equity and youth leadership development. Learn More Californians for Justice is a statewide youth-powered organization fighting for racial justice. We believe that young people are the leaders we need to create the healthy, just and vibrant schools all of our communities deserve. READ MORE ISSUES Youth Engagement Equitable School Funding Achievement Gap EXPLORE THE ISSUES CAMPAIGNS Reimagine & Rebuild: A Vision for Racially Just Schools For most of us, public schools are foundational to getting a good start in life. However, the pandemic has exposed the generational inequities that have and will only continue to harm Black, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Latinx students if we stick with the status quo. READ MORE WHERE WE ARE We are a statewide organization working in the State Capitol and with a special focus in these four key regions: San Jose LEARN MORE > Oakland LEARN MORE > Fresno LEARN MORE > Long Beach LEARN MORE > IMPACT Californians for Justice is proud of the significant impact we’ve made on education, youth leadership, civic engagement and racial justice for over 20 years. Youth Leadership We believe our youth are the future leaders California needs in order to create real and lasting change in schools and communities. Public Education We aim to break the cycle of racial bias in our schools so we may in turn open the door to economic prosperity for all Californians. Community Power We know that strengthening our democracy is critical to reaching our goals of economic prosperity and racial justice. SEE OUR IMPACT YOUTH VOICES "We need Californians for Justice because for some of the young people in Long Beach, it’s our home away from home, it’s OUR safe haven, it's OUR space. CFJ is not called ‘youth lead’ for no reason, students are out here finding their voice that they thought they never had.. – Tajah Morrow READ TAJAH’S STORY LATEST BLOG BOST Honoring Native American History Month November 24, 2021 While the United States has tried to eradicate Indigenous people and cultures across Turtle Island, this Native American History Month and National Day of Mourning, we are proclaiming from the top of our lungs, Indigenous People Are Still Here! Indigenous people, languages, and traditions have existed and thrived on these lands for millennia. Not only… Read More LATEST NEWS STORY Executive Director Taryn Ishida Announces Transition Plans September 30, 2021 After 8 incredible years leading Californians for Justice, Executive Director Taryn Ishida is moving on to the next adventure. Read her letter below and stay tuned for more info about the transition plan as we gear up for the next chapter at CFJ. I knew about Californians for Justice long before I had ever considered… Read More Join the Fight for Racial and Educational Justice! SUBSCRIBE PRESSROOM STAFF CAREERS CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY DONATE © 2018 Californians for Justice. All rights reserved. Sitemap