Kailyn Standifer

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  • Kailyn Standifer

    Kailyn Standifer was raised in South Central, Los Angeles, where she witnessed the misrepresentation of her community via over policing, a lack of educational programs, and negative media portrayals. She recognizes education as a basic need rather than a privilege, and seeks opportunities to create equity for students of color. Volunteering as a mentor for students of color from middle school to junior college, she recognized and related to their struggles. Her involvement with the Umojia Program and experience in ethnic studies courses provided her with solutions to close the equity gap. She is fascinated with the intersectionality people experience and how those outcomes affect families and communities alike. She believes people’s stories have valuable lessons and the power to inspire change. As a junior at the University of California, Davis, majoring in English, she intends to share the stories of others and represent her community with pride.

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Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Indiana Lawmakers Reconsider Firing Squad as Execution Method

by Kailyn Standifer 0
Indiana lawmakers are reconsidering the use of the firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection, amid concerns over cost, fairness and the risk of executing... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Judge Dismisses Charges against Marissa Barrera, Rejecting Prosecutors’ Attempt to Criminalize Protected Speech

by David M. Greenwald, Kailyn Standifer 6
A Yolo County Superior Court judge dismissed criminal charges against Marissa Barrera, ruling that the prosecutors failed to identify speech that could overcome... Read more.