The world might be in full-blown crisis-mode, but these change makers are leading the way. activists feminists civilengagement mutualaid
At this point in our nation’s history, it’s not hyperbole to say that America is in crisis. Between COVID, mass unemployment, environmental destruction, foreign and domestic assaults on our democracy, the erosion of women’s rights, and nationwide civil unrest sparked by deep systemic racism, this country is crying out for help. But there is hope. The following young citizens—all under 35—are making big strides in their chosen areas of activism.
Stamp’s awakening as an activist was sparked by witnessing the effects of a failed economy first-hand. “My whole family was impacted deeply by the 2008 financial crisis,” she says. “I remember thinking that we need something to change, particularly for my generation. I have seen economic inequality push out my neighbors, friends, and family here in New York.”
Among the many issues Selena and SOP are working to address are practices like “house fees” ; job hazards—both in terms of protection from customers and ensuring stages, poles, and railings are safe; discrimination against Black and Brown dancers; and lack of access to benefits. “We need reform,” says Selena. “Strippers need to have greater control over our work environments and we need protections.
Figuring out the specific part one can play in bringing about change is key, explains Rocketto. “I like to think about what my unique role is and what my best and most purposeful use is in this moment. I hear from people all the time who ask, ‘How do you keep going?’ I definitely lose energy sometimes. But I keep going back to that idea—I just have to do my one part. Once you get clear about what your part is, you just have to go after that and do it the best way possible.
As a teen, Burley, now 32 and Head of Youth Engagement and Skills for the Global Business Coalition for Education , began organizing gun violence prevention programs. Her life had been impacted by gun violence from her earliest memories, with members of her immediate family repeatedly being both victims and perpetrators of these types of crimes.
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