We asked young people around the country to share their views on the political process and if voting was important. Even for those who aren’t 18 and therefore can’t vote, their opinions are heartfelt and contradicts the perception that young people aren’t engaged in the political process.
Sara is a high school junior from Longmont, Colorado. She will be working on research projects and content editing with the Cultures of Dignity team.
“Never Again” has been a phrase I heard frequently, yet here I was hearing horrors that did happen again, and when they did, the world turned a blind eye.
Lilly is a highschool senior from Louisville, Kentucky. She will be helping with Owning Up student to student lesson creation.
Ramiz is a senior in high school in Louisville, Kentucky. He will be helping out with Owning Up student to student lesson creation.
Millions of young people are speaking out to demand dignity for all: their future, their political voice, and the earth. We have to listen.
Lydia is a highschool freshman from Boulder, CO. She will be helping with event marketing, managing social media and revising the Owning Up curriculum.
Labeling is a necessary evil: important to make sense of the world around us, but a primary enabler of stereotyping. Solutions take consciousness, awareness, and bravery to rethink how we classify and define our social worlds.
Rocco Soucie is a 15 year old sophomore at Boulder High School who will be working on blogging, website development, and revising the Owning Up curriculum.
Honest dialogue about discrimination is difficult in any educational setting. Are we creating safe spaces for members of our community to voice their true feelings? This is a question that troubles me.
Nikki is studying psychology and statistics at Grinnell College. She will be helping out with research, social media, and blogging.
Asher is a high school senior from Boulder, CO. He enjoys theater, listening to music, and backpacking. Meet Cultures of Dignity’s newest intern!
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