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Planting People Growing Justice in the News
Create your own definition of wealth & uplift your community - Thrivent
The sidewalk poetry of St. Paul writes a city's story underfoot- Star Tribune
R.A.W. Library aims to inspire young minds to read, help with St. Paul reading crisis - KARE 11
Minnesota’s 2022 Lawyer of the Year promotes reading and diversity in books - KSTP Live
How diverse literature and access to books helps kids become leaders - WCCO CBS Minnesota
PPGJLI is fighting to close the achievement gap - Fox 9
PPGJLI works to boost literacy rates among children of color - Star Tribune
Dr. Artika Tyner on the importance of Black philanthropy - Rolling Out
Justice Doll Provides Children with the Inspiration to Serve as a Superhero
Sankofa Teach In Explores 400-Year Commemoration of Culture, History, and Resistance
Founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute to Launch Leadership Book Project
PPGJLI’s children’s book takes top award in Minnesota Author Project Contest
PPGJLI named a 2020 honoree in the Social Enterprise Impact Showcase
PPGJLI’s Artist Retreat Center, Aya’s Place, is now a reality
PPGJLI designated a Census Complete Committee (CCC)
PPGJLI’s Youth Leadership Portal is launched
Zephaniah Martin wins PPGJLI ‘s Youth Literature Program
PPGJLI sponsors Leadership Summit for students in Senchi Ferry, Ghana
PPGJLI launches new writing for social change competition
Q & A with PPGJLI Founder, Dr. Artika R. Tyner
St. Paul Publishing House and bookstore is helping to tell diverse stories
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Planting People Growing Justice in the Community
Planting People Growing Justice is planting seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach.
We Cultivate Reading
When children find joy in reading, it helps them W.I.N. in life.
Our goal is to encourage and engage young readers by making learning relevant and fun.
We DEVELOP LEADERSHIP
When people are supported from within their community, it inspires them to give back.
Our goal is to build collective power by fostering leadership development.
We Promote DiversITY
When children see themselves in books, it encourages them to read.
Our goal is to inspire future leaders by surrounding them with diverse books from diverse authors.