Our Impact

Since 2019, we have inspired and prepared over 1,300 young people to advocate for social change.

During the 2022-2023 school year,

of youth said VJ increased their self-awareness
of youth said VJ improved their understanding of their peers
of youth said VJ improved their understanding of the world

"Vocal Justice for me honestly saved my teaching career."

Jada, Teacher Fellow
“[Vocal Justice] is a good place to come together and have a group of peers that want to fight for the same causes that I care about because sometimes it can feel like I am alone at school.”

Evelitia, Youth Participant
“Vocal Justice is not just a program. It's a whole movement, and I am so proud of all of us, for being part of this movement that is so necessary and so important. It's ours, we belong to it, and I really look forward to what the future of Vocal Justice has in store for us.”

Carmen, Teacher Fellow
“Vocal Justice is a safe space where people can talk freely in a respectful manner about social injustice. This program teaches you where certain issues come from, how to combat them, as well as an opportunity to share your story if you wish to.”

Domnica, Youth Participant

Video Testimonials

Program Reflections: Vocal Justice Alum and YAC Member Gerardo Aguirre

Program Reflections: Vocal Justice Teacher Fellow Jada Weathers

Our Growth

In 2019 and 2020, our founder, Shawon, piloted Vocal Justice with 50 middle and high school students across 4 sites in California and Massachusetts. Our community has only grown from there.