The signature event of CLASP’s 50th Anniversary is next Thursday’s gala. Featured speakers will include Annie E. Casey Foundation President Lisa Hamilton, National Domestic Workers Alliance Director Ai-jen Poo, U.S. Representative Donna Shalala, and UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía. Earlier in the day, CLASP alumni will gather to reminisce about the organization’s accomplishments, including some of our early work in environmental advocacy like that recalled by Jim Barnes in our latest alumni blog.

During Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) in October, CLASP joined advocates in raising awareness and inspiring action on behalf of young people impacted by the criminal justice system.  This year, the YJAM challenge was to A.C.T. (Awaken, Confront, Transform) to end racism.