Commitment to Social Justice Prize

The Commitment to Social Justice Award is in memory of native New Yorker, Susan Knopf Kinoy, MSW, a committed social activist, union and community organizer, and co-founder of La Clinica del Pueblo medical facility serving undocumented patients in Washington, DC. She regularly traveled from DC to NYC to co-teach a Community Organizing course at CWE. It is awarded to a student who gives evidence of actively working or volunteering for a progressive social justice organization or movement. Some examples might be: Black Lives Matter, immigration/asylum reform, anti-gentrification, Poor People’s Campaign, peace, anti-poverty or housing justice. Priority will be given to a student whose plans include graduate school in social work, law or public health.

Requirements:
A 300-word essay to:
• Demonstrate involvement in local or international progressive actions
• Illustrate insight into the vectors (social determinants) of adversity and poverty
• Inspire others to positive action and describe how you are leading others to positive action