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Passing the Torch

I was really affected this evening as I took photos of the Youth Alliance for People’s Justice event at the PappaJohn Sculpture Garden in downtown Des Moines. This was a Climate Strike and Voter Registration Event. I know many people … Continue reading

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Youth Led Movement

“We have not come here to beg world leaders to care, you have ignored us in the past and you will ignore us again. We have run out of excuses and we are running out of time. We have come … Continue reading

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BTS Speaks at the United Nations’ Generation Unlimited

I first saw BTS perform at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea and have been entranced by videos of their performances since. They were recently in New York City. “To help launch the United Nations’ Generation Unlimited, an … Continue reading

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Nahko speaks to water protector youth after the dog attacks

The previous blog post was about Nahko talking to the water protector youth during his concert at Standing Rock last September 8, 2016.  Following are further remarks, as he talks to the youth between songs.  To put this in context, … Continue reading

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#NoDAPL Call to Youth Education and Action

  This powerful video from ReZpect Our Water seems to be what is needed now.  A call to action, for youth to learn about, and speak out about what is happening to our water and how that will affect their future … Continue reading

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