POWER to the Young People
Activism is working to change something about your community, state, or country. It can involve marching with signs, donating to charities, or writing about injustice. Kids have been taking action for a long time, and they still are. Maybe you’ll join in.
What sparks activism? Often, it starts with noticing a big problem or someone who needs help. Shiden Tekle envisioned a world where Black actors star in movies and TV shows more often. Malala Yousafzai wanted girls like her to have access to education. What issues are important to you?
Shiden Tekle, 18, and his friends wanted to see more people of color onscreen. The teenagers formed an activist group called Legally Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows—
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