RYAN TURK A STORY OF SRO'S AND THE SYSTEM ITSELF SHOWING THE VERY UGLY TRUTH AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN FACE IN THIS COUNTRY'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

Together We Stand worked with Ryan and his mother assisting in advocacy on many different levels: legally, emotionally, and with nationwide organizing. This was a long and traumatic time for this family, one that had lifelong effects. This is why we must all work to address the educational system and criminal justice system in this country. If something like this can happen it's not surprising that our schools are pipelines to prison especially for children of color. Here is an article on his story. We were so lucky to have the assistance of Victoria St. Martin with the Washington