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The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately disrupted the livelihoods and economic stability of many youth and young adults. Prior to the crisis, young people ages 18-24 accounted for approximately 25 percent of workers with low wages and a disproportionate share of the unemployed. The mounting economic stress and hyperreactive police state are widening the health equity gap for young people and communities of color today by creating barriers to necessary mental health services. The financial downturn caused by the COVID-19 crisis will only make it more difficult for youth and young adults who are facing structural barriers to finding quality jobs and careers.
On May 19th, hear from community leaders and young people from across the nation on how they are responding to this pandemic. Learn what you can do to urge policymakers to invest in programs that -- now more than ever -- address the needs of youth and young people.
This conversation is intended for young people and the adult allies who support them.
Featuring:
- Marlén Mendoza (@mmendoza_IC), Consultant with Center for Law and Social Policy
- Jamira Burley (@JamiraBurley), Head of Youth & Skills with Global Business Coalition for Education
- Sixto Cancel (@Sixtocancel), CEO of Think of Us
- Lashon Amado (@Lashon_YB), Project Director with Opportunity Youth United
- Tiffany Loftin (@Tiffanydloftin), National Director for Youth and College Division, NAACP
- Dr. Cathy Cohen (@cathyjcohen), Principal Investigator of Genforward Survey (@GenForward_UChi), & Professor of Political Science at University of Chicago
- Jonathan Lykes (@jonathanlykes), Partnership Lead with Genforward Survey & Founder of Black Youth 100
- Ricardo Chavez (@DAOK_OKC), Programs Director with Dream Action Oklahoma
- Aaron Armer (@yoncesboo), Street Team Ambassador & Sacramento Community Action Team Member with Alliance for Education Solutions (@sacramentoyouthalliancecat)
Sample Tweets
- Join @CLASP_DC & co-partners on 5/19: “A Call to Action: Youth, Young Adults, and Allies’ Community Response to #COVID19 pandemic and hear community leaders and young people from across the nation on how they're responding and what you can do to ensure youth investments!
- This is the 2nd major #economiccrisis in the short lifespan of young people and they're being left behind in this pandemic. Join us to discuss what critical investments are needed to ensure young people have fewer barriers to education and employment. bit.ly/youth-community-response
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