Progeny

Progeny is proud to partner with The Gault Center in the continued push for a stronger youth defense system in Kansas. This work is about making sure young people have access to high-quality legal representation, youth-centered advocacy, and a defense system that truly protects their rights. Take a moment to watch the video and visit The Gault Center’s new Kansas page to learn more about the statewide work, the Defending Futures campaign, and Progeny’s role in elevating youth voices in this movement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st9eriSdNqM&t=2s

Progeny is proud to partner with The Gault Center in the continued push for a stronger youth defense system in Kansas. This work is about making sure young people have access to high-quality legal representation, youth-centered advocacy, and a defense system that truly protects their rights. Take a moment to watch the video and visit The Gault Center’s new Kansas page to learn more about the statewide work, the Defending Futures campaign, and Progeny’s role in elevating youth voices in this movement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st9eriSdNqM&t=2s

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Congratulations to our Progeny member Khavayi Tsimonjela! 🎓
We are so proud of all of your accomplishments as you graduate from Northeast Magnet High School and prepare to continue your journey at North Carolina A&T. Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have been amazing to witness, and we cannot wait to see all of the incredible things you will continue to do in this next chapter. Congratulations, Khavayi! We are cheering you on every step of the way! 💛

Destination Innovation & I Am Why are hosting a 3-day Art as Activism Workshop June 19–21 for young women ages 17–27.

I Am Why brings young women of color and gender expansive activists together with researchers and other partners to increase young activists’ individual and collective power. By celebrating their strengths and sharing their stories and visions for justice, young people lead the way to policies, practices and programs that work.

Please complete this form if you are interested in participating: https://forms.gle/eKvTK1xcDhNFXPhj6

No Kids In Prison is a new, youth-led magazine featuring original art, writing and analysis from young people who've experienced prison firsthand. Kansas is one of five states with on-the-ground teams distributing the magazine to create real, face-to-face opportunities to build community and organize with people who believe that children need care, not cages.

The Wichita distribution team is led by Marquan Teetz of Progeny, who contributed poetry to the magazine. He is one of many young people who led the magazine every step of the way-from inception, planning, curatorial process, production and distribution. Started by Youth First Justice Collaborative , the magazine put creative control in the hands of young people themselves, while giving them opportunities to build real-world skills in editorial processes and publication. It's a work of art and an organizing tool, and we hope you'll pick up a copy today.

You can find the magazine by emailing [email protected]. We can do deliveries or scheduled pickups from our downtown office.

Our youth leaders are the impact! 📢
khavayi is a true reflection of what it means to lead with purpose. Through her dedication, service, and commitment to community, she continues to show the power of youth voice in action. We are proud to see her recognized as a heart of the community scholarship recipient. this moment is well deserved and only the beginning.