On August 27, 1956, the Clinton 12 became the first Black students to integrate a state-supported public high school in Tennessee. Their actions helped advance the fight for equal education across the South. Learn more: bit.ly/4qQvFoD

Part family reunion. Part tent revival. Part theological study session. Part policy think tank. #HallProctor2026 is where faith leaders and child advocates come to Alex Haley Farm to refill their spiritual cup and prepare for the work ahead. Register now: bit.ly/3ZJB97M

The #CDFCA Celebration of Joy is just two weeks away! If you live in Southern California, join us for an evening celebrating the voices, creativity, and lived experience of children, youth, and community members across Los Angeles. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4aqptgJ

"We’re in this together” | This #BlackHistoryMonth, hear from students in our Black Student Leadership Network as they explore what justice truly looks like in America and why their voices matter. Read the blog: bit.ly/4bRwecr

CDF is proud to stand with our partners in the National Coalition to End Family & Child Detention as we renew our call to end the harmful, cruel practice of locking up children. Read what #CDFTexas’ Trudy Taylor Smith, Esq. has to say: bit.ly/4aBnsgx

This week, #CDFNewYork’s Sabah Merchant joined youth advocates in Albany for Healthy Minds Healthy Kids and the Kids Can’t Wait advocacy days, urging lawmakers to invest $200M in behavioral health and expanding community supports, so every child gets timely, quality care.

It’s #TBT. During #BlackHistoryMonth, we reflect on the Black young people whose courage transformed America. We remember Ruby Bridges, who bravely integrated her New Orleans school in 1960. She shared her story at our national conference one decade ago: bit.ly/4hwjUNJ

We welcome news the federal government will scale back its immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Today we joined lawmakers & @FIANational on Capitol Hill to denounce ICE. We won’t rest until their violent tactics end nationwide and youth are protected: bit.ly/3O9Ar1n

Have you registered for #HallProctor2026? Early bird registration is happening now. We’re honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, as a Great Preacher. Register today: bit.ly/3ZJB97M

Early bird registration is open for #HallProctor2026! Join us at Alex Haley Farm, in Clinton, Tennessee, with #GreatPreacher Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson as we gather, renew our spirits, and advance justice and joy for young people. Register now: bit.ly/3ZJB97M