Youth activism

He sought, through Zulu nation, to create an army of youth that had a positive impact in the community through black excellence and the black power movement rather than succumb to gang life. According to the Universal Zulu Nation website, they were formed from the unification of street gangs by the names of…

array of methods including his involvement in major political activities, his acting career and his countless informative essays to raise awareness and truth about the Aboriginal population within Australia. Gary Foley spent the majority of his youth in Nambucca Heads, however, at the young age of 15 he was expelled from school. At 17, he travelled to Sydney as an apprentice draughtsperson; ever since he has been at the centre of many. Gary Foley first came to fame with his aspiring acting…

The sources that I chose put an emphasis on the conversation that I’m trying to portray. The text sources that I’m using are part of a bigger conversation that needs to be heard by everyone. The sources hit main points such as the experiences that undocumented students face when crossing borders and education systems. In addition to the little help that students are receiving. Undocumented students are going through a lot and not many are aware of what going on. The only thing that is talked…

Social Media for Social Change: Social Media Activism #BringBackOutGirls, #BoycottClippers, #ICantBreathe are examples of movements that went viral on social media through the use of hashtags. With the rise of technological advances, society has quickly embraced social media platforms, as outlets to express their opinions on almost everything from entertainment, sports, to current social and political events. Logging on to social media websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. has…

the shoulders of this generation. One such issue is the gradual increase in global pollution and trash consumption; accordingly, Mural Arts in Philadelphia, through their Restored Spaces initiative, has created Trash Academy, a project with heavy youth involvement centered around literacy in and action toward global…

anything less timely is archaic. Thus, participatory politics should be used to involve this generation’s people, who are driven by local, cause-specific experiences. With young voters capitalizing on the promptness facilitated by technology, their activism needs are met in ways traditional political structures cannot afford. Not only are their perspectives immediately responded to, they are grounded in reality. Reflecting on previous experiences causes this…

native emigrated to the United States is a committed social activist with important contributions to the advancement of the concept of a Chicano homeland known as: Aztlán. His commitment to poetry in the 1960s translated into a commitment to social activism by reciting poems in support of causes involving leaders of the Chicano movement, including César Chávez. His understanding of Mexican indigenous languages that he’s studied coupled with his knowledge about religions, such as Islam, Hindu…

discrimination against them. Linus demonstrates heroic qualities through his empathy towards the children in the Marsyas Island Orphanage and his courage in challenging the oppressive system of DICOMY, emphasizing the impact of personal empathy and activism in creating a more inclusive society. Linus's compassionate attitude to the kids at the Marsyas Island Orphanage…

This can be attributed in part to the moral authority commanded by movement participants, who acted with remarkable courage in the face of the violent reprisals and economic deprivations that accompanied their activism. The constant exposure to the everyday life of the movement won the press over. The press favored the activists, abandoning the rule of balance, while deposing the segregationist’ irrational hatred. However, this is not only a product…

experience with grant writing as part of this initiative. Additionally, I am the founding Editor-in-Chief of Cocoon Zine, an Asian-American feminist zine that focuses on youth and intersectionality. I fully believe that my skills and experience in community outreach and organizing would…