What does Social Justice Learning Institute do?

The Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008, based in Inglewood, California, with a branch in Houston established in 2018. SJLI focuses on improving the education, health, and well-being of youth and communities of color by empowering them to create social change through research, training, and community mobilization. SJLI's core programs include Urban Scholars, a college-prep initiative that has served over 3,800 students with a 94% high school graduation rate. The organization also offers Creative Arts programming, health and food justice initiatives like Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL), and partnerships to provide free produce to families. Additionally, SJLI trains young men of color in community-based action research and policy advocacy, fostering leadership and social justice awareness. The organization collaborates with various partners to enhance educational outcomes and advance housing and youth justice initiatives in Los Angeles County.