Hi John,
As we mark the last day of 2025, I’d like to share some reflections on a book that I read this year. Imagination, a Manifesto, by Ruha Benjamin, was recommended by a youth panelist on an Economic Justice webinar that we held in collaboration with Grantmakers for Thriving Youth. The book was incredibly powerful, but this line really resonated with me -
“Without new visions, we don’t know what to build, only what to knock down.”
-Robin D G Kelly
New visions are the core of TYP’s work. It’s our superpower. It’s what keeps me in the work in difficult moments- knowing that young people can and must lead the process of defining what we’re fighting for, not just what we’re fighting against.
In 2026 your funds will help support:
In-Person Convenings
Stipends and Financial Resources for Young Leaders
Publishing our ND4Y Legislative Package
Liberation through the Arts
I’ll close with another quote from Imagination, a Manifesto:
“The battle over real power tomorrow begins with the struggle over who gets to dream today.”
-Alex Rivera
Thank you for resourcing dreams. Happy New Year!
Nia West-Bey
P.S. Today’s the last day to make a tax-deductible donation in 2025! If you aren’t able to donate at this time, please consider sharing our fundraising campaign with your circle.
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