Today, we are mourning alongside Atlanta in the aftermath of the tragic and horrific violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. This time, it’s Atlanta; however, like a
As we continue to grapple with the assault on American democracy that occurred in our nation’s Capitol on Wednesday, we want to support our community as you stand with your
Tomorrow, millions across the nation will commemorate Juneteenth—the end of slavery in the United States. The history of the holiday has its roots in the announcement of
In the days since our Call to Action last week encouraging support of national organizations engaged in racial justice work, the march toward justice, equality, and equity has
Image: George Floyd Via Offices of Ben Crump Law On the heels of the tragic Ahmaud Arbery murder, this week a white woman explicitly criminalized Black male skin — that of
These last few months have been filled with so much uncertainty—and this is not the way we hoped your Jumpstart experience or your academic year would conclude. However,
With the vast majority of our nation’s schools—from preschools to universities—shuttered, there has been a mad scramble for remote learning resources. Parents are deluged with myriad apps and links to
Naila Bolus, Jumpstart President & CEO Dear Friends, There is a saying: “Equality is giving everyone a pair of shoes; Equity is giving everyone a pair of shoes that fit.” At Jumpstart,
Each time I read this year’s Read for the Record book, Maybe Something Beautiful/Quizás Algo Hermoso by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell and illustrated by Rafael López, I am