Loyal League

09/07/2012

"As workers, as business owners, as parents, as contributing members of society, ex-felons need to know that they can vote."

I’ve had a felony record since I was 15 years old. I made mistakes when I was too young to know different or better. I, like many, thought that because I was once a felon, I had lost my right to vote forever. Then I did some research, and I learned that wasn’t the case. Every state has somewhat diff...

06/07/2012

Just think about it.

Education vs incarceration in the US: an infographic by Jason Killinger (http://visual.ly/education-vs-incarceration)

01/19/2012

Come and watch on Saturday.

January 17, 2012 In an ongoing effort to build community self-esteem and provide positive images for young African American and other youth,

12/02/2011

Sharing from Greg Pharr -- Think on it...

How Bad do you want it? Are you willing to seek out the best trainers? To work hard? Are you willing to endure the pain success requires? Are you willing to ...

11/18/2011

Shout out to the Patu family for their commitment to breaking the cycle of violence in hometown of Jamila Taylor (one of the Loyal League organizers). Check out this article about Saul Patu, Oregon alum/FB Defensive End and brother of both of her Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative colleagues Marty Patu and Paul H Patu. http://www.kval.com/news/local/134001528.html

Saul Patu set records as a defensive end for the Oregon Ducks - an athletic career that almost didn't happen because of gangs. "I wasn't even considering going to college," he said.

11/04/2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGnZsO29bI0

Loyal to Life Academy, founded by Kevin J. Strothers, traveled to University of Oregon for a college tour. With the support of fellow chaperones Jamila Taylo...

10/20/2011

09/25/2011

The other side of professional sports. The more you know...

The average NFL player’s career only lasts three years. A new film explores what happens to many athletes once they leave the field for good.

09/05/2011

09/05/2011

Julius English works as a behavior therapist for children with special needs and, over the years, has developed a magical touch. The 39-year-old has a learning disability, but basketball has helped him push his limits. That's one reason English uses the game in his work: He teaches basketball to h...

08/18/2011

Worth checking out... Fathers -- don't lose hope, you ARE needed. This program brings to light many of the issues men are facing.

The majority of children involved in the child welfare system and who are placed in out-of-home care did not live with their fathers at the time they entered the system. Yet nationally, child welfare systems have often overlooked involving fathers in case planning and decision making. Fathers often...