Youth Well-Being is Central for Sacramento
August 29, 2022
Not every city has a charity walk for literacy, but then, not every city is an All-America City. Sacramento was one of ten cities honored this summer as an All-America...
2022 Midterm Elections: Participation Guide
August 29, 2022
With midterm elections less than three months award, it’s a priority that we ensure a safe, fair, and trustworthy election experience. To support this positive midterm election experience, Citizen Connect...
2022 Youth, Social Media, Cultural Entertainment and Civic Action Fair Winners
August 1, 2022
In addition to celebrating this year’s finalists and announcing the ten winners, the 73rd Annual All-America City Awards also recognized winners of the John Parr Youth Leadership Award, Social Media...
Promising Practices for Reducing Barriers to Youth Civic Engagement
August 1, 2022
A healthy democracy requires equitable and just access to participation for all members of our community, especially our youth. As much as any other demographic, young people have an enormous...
Neal Peirce and Aid for Local Journalism
August 1, 2022
Though he passed away over two years ago, Neal Peirce continues to influence public dialogue and media through the newly formed Neal Peirce Foundation. At a recent Foundation meeting his...
Workshops and Speeches from AAC 2022
July 29, 2022
The 2022 All-America City Awards Event and Competition was co-convened with the Campaign for Grade-Level in conjunction with GLR Week, July 18-22, 2022. Communities named as finalists assembled teams of...
Show Me the Money
July 1, 2022
If equity is a priority for your local government, it should be reflected in your budget. More cities and counties are considering equity and engagement in budgeting and, as a...
Rochester NY Focusing on Revitalization and Equity
June 28, 2022
Rochester NY is working toward a brighter future, with a new mayor and energetic community foundation leading efforts to combat crime, eradicate poverty and improve racial equity. League president Doug...
2022 NCL-RWJF Health Equity Award Winner: Alma C. Stewart Allen
June 28, 2022
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity presented by the National Civic League (RWJF-NCL Health Equity Award) recognizes individuals who, over the past two years, have sought to...
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