Posts Tagged youth of color

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By Amanda R. Matos • 6 years ago

5 Things Youth of Color Want White Gun Control Advocates to Know

Black students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School called a press conference soon after the historic March for Our Lives to share their concerns about the direction of a movement they feel is marginalizing their voices and suggesting for solutions which could hurt students of color. 

Black students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School called a press conference soon after the historic March for Our Lives to share their concerns about the direction of a movement they feel is marginalizing their ...

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By Ariel Dougherty • 10 years ago

More cats, less catcalls: Teens create anti-street harassment music video

Ed. note: This post was originally published on the Community site.

Street harassment disproportionately impacts young women, women of color, and LGBTQ individuals. In this newly released music video “Catcall for What?!,” a group of teen girls make a call to action to change the culture of catcalling with bravado and humor. 

Ed. note: This post was originally published on the Community site.

Street harassment disproportionately impacts young women, women of color, and LGBTQ individuals. In this newly released music video “Catcall for What?!,” a group of teen girls ...