That’s A Wrap on Our First-Ever Virtual Champions for Equity Awards!

On Sunday, September 13th, Advancement Project California hosted our first-ever virtual Champions for Equity Awards! The event was a great success, thanks to our generous and passionate partners, supporters, and donors – the movement builders who fuel our work.
Throughout the event, attendees were quizzed on their knowledge of Prop 15 on the ballot this fall, better known as the Schools & Communities First initiative. They learned that Prop 15 will close unjust loopholes and create a more equitable tax system that brings $12B in new funding to our schools, cities, and counties. Passing Prop 15 will help us come out of the pandemic stronger and fairer than when we entered it, while protecting homeowners and small business owners with local control and accountability for the new funding.
Inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman opened the program with a hopeful and profound poem, which spoke to the beauty and power of community as we face and overcome the unique challenges of this current moment together. Her words energized our audience and set the tone for the evening to come.
John Kim, Advancement Project California’s Executive Director, gave an inspiring, impassioned plea reminding us what’s at stake this fall – not just in the general election, but here in the state of California. We have the opportunity to reshape our state into a more just and equitable society for generations to come in the fall, and we must move California forward toward a better tomorrow.
L.A.-based Latin alternative band Las Cafeteras gave an energetic, empowering performance and call to action, letting attendees know “It’s Movement Time”!
Former 2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro delivered a powerful speech emphasizing the role that each and every one of us must play in our pursuit of a democracy that works for everybody.
Most importantly, we took a moment to reconnect with friends and fellow advocates, recharge for the critical fights ahead, and honor two remarkable leaders in the fight for racial justice – Congresswoman Karen Bass and L.A. Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
We hope those who attended the event enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Those who missed the live broadcast can catch up below! Thank you again to all the donors, sponsors, partners, performers, and speakers who helped make this event possible. We look forward to seeing you all next year – in person!
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