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  • About
  • Stories

    • Stories
    • Lifting New Voices
    • The Fellows
    • Share Your Story
  • Youth Dialogues
    • Youth Civil Rights Camp
  • Fellows
  • Resources
    • Learning & Teaching
      • Teaching for Social Justice
      • Arts for Social Justice
      • School Safety and Gun Violence
      • Organizing Against Hate
      • Environmental Justice
      • Youth Voice and Storytelling
      • Responding to Bigotry Guidebook
      • Developing a Youth Issues Agenda
    • Civic Engagement Classroom Resources
    • Case Studies
      • Keeping Dearborn White
    • Online Courses
    • Publications
    • More Resources
  • Events
    • Blood at the Root
    • Reimagining MLK
    • Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity
  • Get Involved
 

Stories

”

I can't wait for the next person to make change.

-Harmony Rhodes

The stories here feature both young people and also adult allies who are committed to amplifying the voices of those who are concerned about civil rights in their everyday lives.

Our hope is that these stories will inspire you to step forward and speak out on issues.  

Power of Language | Ruta Hailu

Social Identities in Arab American Dearborn | Aya Moughni

Organizing a Queer Prom | Congress of Communities

Racial Disparities and Youth Mental Health | Jaanvi Reddy Muchanthla

Empowerment, not Participation | Natalie Tsimhoni

Black Studies in East Lansing I Naomi Johnson

Student Representation in Local Government | Liam Driver

Featured Stories

Javier & Lauren’s Story:
Do you have a right to higher education?

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Phoenix’s Story: Do students have a right to a safe learning environment?

Jaime & Cassandra’s Story:
Should schools discuss discrimination?

Eva & Madeline’s Story:
Should students have a right to free speech?

Diego’s Story:
Should textbooks include all groups, or only a few?

Harmony’s Story:
Should students have teachers who can facilitate sensitive discussions about race?

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