RLP student Renzo Hernandez participates in #LiteracyLiftsNYC rally

On May 29, RLP students joined the #LiteracyLiftsNYC rally, led by the New York City Coalition for Adult Literacy, to advocate for increased adult literacy support. Students gathered in front of City Hall to call on Mayor Bill de Blasio to assign permanent funding for English language classes and adult education programs for New Yorkers.

RLP Level 4 student Eduardo Salazar took the stage and spoke about his experience as a journalist from Venezuela, who immigrated to New York City, and learned English through free classes at Riverside.

At the rally, City Councilman Carlos Menchaca said “Adult education is a human right.” On June 14, the City Council passed the FY2019 budget, which included $12 million for adult literacy.