ERASE Racism hosted its 2024 Long Island Leaders of Tomorrow Conference for Nassau County students on March 15 in Old Westbury, NY. The event brought together 100 students, grades 8-12, to engage in interactive dialogues, workshops and leadership development training on topics such as the history of racialized public policies on Long Island, embracing diversity, and student advocacy. Students attended from Freeport Public Schools, Herricks Union Free School District, Malverne Union Free School District, Uniondale Union Free School District, Valley Stream Central High School District, and Westbury Union Free School District.
About ERASE Racism
ERASE Racism is a Long Island-based civil rights organization that exposes and addresses the devastating impact of historical and ongoing structural racism, particularly in public school education and housing. It does so through research, policy advocacy, legal action, and educating and mobilizing the public – driving policy change at local, regional and statewide levels and through national coalitions. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its cutting-edge work.
—Submitted by ERASE Racism
