@coolasschick - Great question! In Los Angeles and San Jose, corps members wear yellow jackets because of the gang associations with the color red. We're hoping that one day, through our work, we can win back that color in the neighborhoods we serve.
cool video
love city year
jxm033f 6 months ago
OH OK , THAT CLEARS THINGS UP! AS AN ALUM FROM BOSTON 94-95 CORPS I JUST WANT TO SAY GO CITY YEAR!
coolasschick 1 year ago
I'm lost , why are some wearing the yellow jackets.
coolasschick 1 year ago
@coolasschick - Great question! In Los Angeles and San Jose, corps members wear yellow jackets because of the gang associations with the color red. We're hoping that one day, through our work, we can win back that color in the neighborhoods we serve.
cityyear 1 year ago