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Last week, I had the honor of being in LA alongside our amazing coalition of advocates from across California, our Assemblymember, youth and families from Los Padrinos, and so many dedicated supporters as we came together in LA to celebrate AB 1646, the HUG Act, being signed into law!

On Tuesday, we had a press confrence and at the Board of Supervisors a motion was brought forward to implement this law immediately in LA!
ANOTHER WIN!

This is what collective advocacy looks like! From the youth and families directly impacted to the advocates and leaders fighting alongside them, every voice matters. These are the moments that remind us why we continue to show up, organize, and fight for meaningful change.

When we come together, we create change! TOGETHER, WE DO THE WORK!

#AB1646 #HUGAct #FamilyReunification #YouthJustice

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Still taking in what an honor it was to host last week’s celebration of The HUG Act at our new Echo Park housing site—made possible through the generosity and support of Supervisor Hilda Solis. ❤️

The HUG Act made history as the first bill in the nation written by incarcerated youth. Before its passage, something as simple and human as hugging your mom or dad during a visit could result in losing contact visits altogether and being forced to visit behind plexiglass.
These young people decided that needed to change.

And this celebration was especially meaningful for us because two of the incredible young men who helped turn that idea into legislation and get the HUG Act all the way to Governor Newsom’s desk now call our Echo Park site home. 🥹❤️

That’s what made this night so special. We weren’t just celebrating a bill. We were celebrating young people who used their voices, their lived experiences, and their leadership to change a system…and make history in the process.

So much love and respect to everyone who stood alongside them on this journey, including Assemblymember Isaac Bryan @ib2_real , Hoops 4 Justice @hoops4justice , Urban Peace Institute @urbanpeaceinstitute , HODG @hangoutdogood , Liberty Hill Foundation @libertyhillfoundation , and so many others who believed in the power of youth advocacy.

And because a historic moment deserves a beautiful celebration…

🔥 Santina Rose Events @ms.santinarose pulled the entire décor together in just FOUR DAYS
💐 Dominic @floralbydom brought the space to life with the beautiful florals
🎶 Current Core @thecurrentcore & @benniedotstudio set the vibe with lighting and sound. 🎥brilliantly captured by @sickofbeingfamous
👨🏿‍🍳 And LA Room & Board’s super-dope culinary team did what they ALWAYS do—put incredible food on the table.

But the night belonged to the young people.

From incarceration to legislation. From being impacted by the system to changing it.

That’s history. 🦾🙏🏿🔥❤️

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one week ago, the Hug Act (AB 1646) became law. a group of incarcerated youth, who are SO dear to my heart, created and led this bill. they are the first youth EVER to change California law while still in juvenile hall.

for the first time in American history, incarcerated youth have the right to hug their loved ones during visitation🫂

this journey has been the most fulfilling, proudest experience of my life. swipe to see more of the people who made it possible🤍

my partner in crime, who invited me into Los Padrinos juvenile hall with @hoops4justice 2.5 years ago and changed my life forever. every nervous moment before court, every tearful phone call when the worst news hits, every bit of overwhelming joy, excitement, and pride whenever we see our kids succeed…we do it all together. she is one of the best people I’ve ever met❤️

@laroomandboard put together the most exquisite Hug Act celebration for our incarcerated youths’ families & our youth who have come home💐

mom & dad flew down from Oakland to celebrate with me🤗

Asm. Bryan presented me with the ACTUAL bill, framed with photos from this journey. He is hands down the best champion we could have ever asked for🩵

my mom and I admiring my law… I have my own signature from Gov. Newsom🤯!

some of my favorite moments were sitting on the plane to Sacramento with John John, or with Lawrence and working on their testimony that they would each give to the California State legislature. these guys represented their currently incarcerated peers with so much eloquence, power and love. they are incredible🥹🫶🏽

celebration set up🤩

big shoutout to my mentor, John Mathews and the lead public defender of LA County, Ricardo Garcia for always being down to come inside Los Padrinos with us and chop it up with the kids🫶🏽

this photo makes me SO happy. Andrew, Christian, Marcus and Christian M. getting their flowers💌🏆

big shoutout to Chloe & LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s team for embracing the youths’ local policy advocacy❣️for 2 years now, they have come to the juvenile hall monthly and have shown up in so many ways for the kids. also shoutout to Taylor, David, and the LA County Department of Youth Developme

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Los Angeles County voted to implement #AB1646 TODAY‼️🥳 AB1646 also known as the HUG Act will allow youth confined in a juvenile facility the opportunity to hug their loved ones during visitation. I’m so happy I had the chance to voice my public comment in support of this implementation. Congratulations to all who worked on this bill. 👏👏👏

“A hug may seem like a small act, but for a young person separated from their family, it can communicate something powerful: you are loved, you are not forgotten, and you still matter.

If rehabilitation is truly our goal, we must create opportunities for families to heal, reconnect, and support their children—not create greater distance.“

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Yesterday we shared the court with people who dedicate their lives to making the world a little better 🏀💕. The youth working toward being the best version of themselves and bringing their peers up with them. The programs and service providers who spend every waking hour serving the people who need them most. And the decision makers who use their power and position to pull up a seat for those who’ve never had one at the table.

A special thank you to our team captains, @ib2_real, @reallyjohnjohn , and @get2_it00, and our honorary team members, @dol1canales and @rdg_lapubdef . Each of you embodies everything yesterday was meant to be about.

None of it happens without the orgs and partners who made yesterday possible, and the teams who showed up on their day off to keep our community strong and united.

Big shout out to RAMP, who took home the trophy. It was great seeing the young people on your team leave with big, proud smiles. They earned it.

📸 @natvralhigh

Sponsors: @ramplosangeles @healingurbanbarrios @healingdialogueandaction @antirecidivismcoalition @collaborationovercontradiction @calstatela

Thank you so much to @htluckybs for Mc’ing and making it all possible ♥️

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#CAYOUTHDAY

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Thank you to Vision Labs for having us join you at #CityHall and uplifting youth voices 🗣️.

On Wednesday, John John, Marcus, and Lawrence spent the day advocating for their peers and representing their communities with so much heart and leadership. Proud of these young men and the impact they’re making. 🎉♥️ #hoops4justice #olympics2028

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WELCOME HOME, Lawrence Bowie!! 🥳🖤 On the final day of Black History Month, we honor and celebrate Black youth and their families who are fighting for their freedom, human rights and prosperous futures. ✊🏿✊🏽

Lawrence was incarcerated at the age of 16, released at 25. We recently won his fitness hearing and last week, Lawrence came to Chuco’s Justice Center and sat at the judges bench 🔥. He is passionate about policy advocacy and youth organizing ✨

Lawrence is one of the co-authors of two CA state legislative bills created by kids in Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall-AB 1646 (Hug Act) and AB 1647 (Juvenile Potential Protection Act). 👏🏿👏🏽

Lawrence is a kind soul and definitely an advocate for himself and others-we’re very proud to see him out and living his best life! 🫶🏿🫶🏽

#FREELA #BlackHistoryMonth #ReturningHome #FreeThemAll #Chucos

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