Ferderber believes educating kids is a key part of preventing violence. “It’s so important, as adults, that we make spaces that support young people," she says.
Freedom School is a series of free lessons on African and African American history for students in grades K-12 that launched last February and was renewed and expanded last fall.
We want to honor members of our community who are bridging divides across racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, and physical and mental ability groups.
“My career has been about empowering other people to see their own strength and giving tools away so that people have what they need to make change happen."
Local activist Demetrius Jifunza and Sarasota Magazine associate editor Isaac Eger appeared on WSLR 96.5 on Wednesday to talk about felons' voting rights.
We’re looking for members of the community who are committed to bridging divides across racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, and physical and mental ability groups.