The external developmental asset, community valuing the youth, is huge in today’s world. Kids are always seeking assurance from the community. When received in a good manner, kids can really cherish it and use it for good. Isaiah Acosta is a youth rapper born without a jaw. He was lucky enough to spread his message through trap house owner, Tikey Patterson. Isaiah Acosta teamed up with rapper Tikey Patterson to write and perform his music. Thanks to Tikey, Isaiah is now more confident in his work and is not afraid to tackle tough obstacles. Now, he's graduating and looking forward to continuing his dream.(Sean Logan) Another case of the youth getting valued by the community is youth activist, David Hogg. Mr. Hogg was a Parkland student fighting for gun control. Organizers estimated that the March For Our Lives attendance in Washington, D.C. reached about 800,000
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Civil rights activist Rosa Parks resisted social injustice by not giving her seat to a white person on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus. That action spurred a 381-day bus boycott. (Biography) Rosa’s resisting skills started what would be one of the largest civil rights movements in this country. Her impact still stands today by overcoming social injustice and forcing the U.S. to take a look at their segregation laws. Mrs. Parks will forever be a great example of resisting social abuse. Whether it’s resisting the social injustice or peer pressure, keeping this developmental asset strong is key.” D.A.R.E.” envisions a world in which students everywhere are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.(DARE) Growing up in a D.A.R.E school I was taught to resist peer pressure when it comes to drugs and alcohol. These resisting skills that I still use today help me keep free from health problems and hanging with the wrong
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks resisted social injustice by not giving her seat to a white person on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus. That action spurred a 381-day bus boycott. (Biography) Rosa’s resisting skills started what would be one of the largest civil rights movements in this country. Her impact still stands today by overcoming social injustice and forcing the U.S. to take a look at their segregation laws. Mrs. Parks will forever be a great example of resisting social abuse. Whether it’s resisting the social injustice or peer pressure, keeping this developmental asset strong is key.” D.A.R.E.” envisions a world in which students everywhere are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.(DARE) Growing up in a D.A.R.E school I was taught to resist peer pressure when it comes to drugs and alcohol. These resisting skills that I still use today help me keep free from health problems and hanging with the wrong