Upon the life and history of Dr. Vajra Watson, one word comes into play: a hustler. But although hustler is shown to give a large part of the energy presented in her aura, resilient, empowering, and incredible also display a true description of the professor and activist. Read More
Youth reporter Aaliyah Jensen advocates for more trans inclusion and tolerance in school.
At the Youth Power Summit in Aug. 2018, youth lead a forum with the top two candidates for California Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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#SchoolsnotPrisons #schoolsnotprisonsmerced BHC Merced common mass incarceration reimagine justice restorative justice the california endowmentReporter Stephanie Gurtel shares a photo essay from her time at the 2018 Youth Power Summit in Davis and Sacramento, Calif.
california california youth community davis education Free Our Dreams policy sacramento spotlight state capitol youth advocacy youth power summit youth voicesI have anxiety. I’m a 16 year old introvert who over the last year has figured out that she has anxiety. Now it’s not as severe as other people’s, but it’s definitely a constant battle: Aaliyah vs. Anxiety. Anxiety being defined as, “People with generalized anxiety disorder display excessive anxiety or worry for months and face several anxiety-related symptoms by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Read More
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