The Origin

It all began in Sarah Medina Camiscoli’s South Bronx bilingual classroom in 2014, with the “IntegrateNYC4me" learning project, leading to students to testifying about the harms of the country’s largest and most segregated school system. Soon after, a pivotal interaction, (now known as “The 6 Train Exchange), between those students and students in a well resourced school district, inspired the youth-led creation of the “5Rs of Real Integration”, and an after-school advocacy and youth development program. Over the years, IntegrateNYC continuously pressured state and city officials through litigation and direct action to finally deliver a desegregated and equitable public school system, where all students had the same access to a sound basic educaiton.

The Mission

To develop youth leaders who repair the harms of segregation and build authentic integration and equity.

The Vision

A world where youth leaders build systems of liberation so that all people thrive in powerful communities.

The Values

We center and support youth to forge an unprecedented journey ahead. We elevate bold youth vision for the future. We honor youth across culture, identity, and ability. We work with restorative practices, unapologetic self love, community care and joy. We lean into the unique expertise present across generations.