The Race and Gender Equity (RAGE) Project

We were Honored to Attend the 14th UC Davis Equity Summit: Leveraging Legacy for Meaningful Change! We are deeply inspired by the conversations and insights shared at the UC Davis Equity Summit. This summit has fueled our commitment to our mission, ensuring that the legacy we build today helps to empower future generations—especially women and young girls—toward a more just world with more opportunity. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these important discussions.?? #EquitySummit #LegacyOfChange #WomenInLeadership #NationalWomensHistoryMonth

**Creating Safe Spaces and Support Networks for Black Youth**? “When the system doesn’t work, the community always works. Find your people — they got you.”??- Dr. Stacey Ault, founder and CEO of RAGE Mental health matters, and the Never a Bother campaign, supported by Sierra Health Foundation's Youth Suicide Prevention Media and Outreach initiative, is committed to reducing youth suicide, self-harm and suicide attempts among disproportionately impacted youth.? One powerful example of this work in action is the The Race and Gender Equity (RAGE) Project. Founded in 2016, RAGE was born out of a collective determination to address systemic inequities. The organization focuses on healing, education, advocacy, and research to advance the well-being of Black women and youth.? Through a youth-led coworking and healing space in Sacramento, RAGE has created a safe haven where Black youth can connect, express themselves freely, and build meaningful relationships. With many community centers closing and after-school programs becoming limited, these spaces are essential for fostering belonging and emotional well-being.? This mission is deeply intertwined with the Never a Bother campaign, which works tirelessly to ensure that Black youth have access to life-saving resources and support systems. Together with programs like RAGE, the campaign is helping to redefine mental health support by combining culturally relevant approaches, outreach and awareness.? Learn more about these vital efforts and the ongoing fight to provide safe spaces for Black youth in the full story featured by **The OBSERVER**.? Read the full story: [The OBSERVER Article](https://lnkd.in/gTqfqGNX)?? Discover the Never a Bother campaign: [Never a Bother] https://lnkd.in/d3Ms-Sg9 Let’s continue to build a community where Black youth feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.? #NeverABother #YouthSuicidePrevention #BlackYouthHealing #CommunitySupport #RAGEProject #MentalHealthMatters??

???Youth voices matter! @amialynnmusic was a force at the Empowering Equity event! Through powerful singing and poetry, she showed us the beauty of self-expression. Youth voices are powerful, raw, and full of truth-are we really listening? Expression comes in many forms, but it's on us to create space for it. Let's uplift, not silence. Let's empower, not ignore. The future is speaking-are you tuned in????

We want to give a special thank you to everyone who showed up to the?Status of Black Students Empowering Equity event! Your presence and participation made a huge impact. We also want to recognize and appreciate all the teams who put in the hard work to make this event happen, ensuring that we continue to promote an inclusive educational setting. This event was an incredible opportunity for Black students to share their insights and speak up in front of system leaders, board members, educators, and more. Your voices matter, and together, we are strengthening the conversation for a more inclusive future. ????

JOIN US ??? https://lnkd.in/dtmA7aXM DM us on Instagram @rageproject your conformation RSVP for a FREE shirt ?? available for Black youth ages 13-26. This is your chance to speak in front of system leaders, board members, educators and more. Share your insights. This is a platform for Black students to speak up for themselves and promote an inclusive educational setting. ??? Your voice matters — be part of the conversation

Thank you again to Emily Kuuskvere and Golden 1 Credit Union for this amazing opportunity and allowing us to showcase the work we do here at RAGE! ?? Watch our full interview to hear about how this opportunity will help us advance our impact on the wellbeing of youth: https://lnkd.in/d-GaNrJi

JOIN US ??? https://lnkd.in/dtmA7aXM DM us on Instagram @rageproject your conformation RSVP for a FREE shirt ?? available for Black youth ages 13-26. This is your chance to speak in front of system leaders, board members, educators and more. Share your insights. This is a platform for Black students to speak up for themselves and promote an inclusive educational setting. ??? Your voice matters — be part of the conversation

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our wonderful CEO Dr. Stacey Ault ?? Dr. Ault created our organization from the ground up and to see how all her hard work has paid off, is amazing. Her passion, leadership, and dedication is inspiring to all. We are so grateful for the impact she has had!

Honoring the legacy of MLK, marching for equality, justice, and unity! #Domorethanjustmarch #restrevoltrepeat

Light the Beam!!?? Last Sunday we got the opportunity to attend the Kings vs. Wizards game where our youth were able to participate in the Golden 1 Credit Union Charity Shootout. Thank you so much to Emily Kuuskvere for this opportunity, we had a fantastic time!