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A New Deal for Youth Changemakers unveiled our Legislative Agenda in a Virtual Hill Briefing last Friday. For those who weren’t able to join us, you can watch the full event here!
On Friday, April 29, we:
- Met Changemakers from across the nation as they discussed the importance of centering young people in policymaking and in crafting legislation that uplifts their voices and needs;
- Unveiled our ND4Y Legislative Agenda; and
- Enjoyed creativity and inspiration from our Changemakers!
We heard from these speakers:
- Luis J. Hernandez, National Director of Youth Campaigns and Leadership, The Gathering for Justice; Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
- Anthony Dickey, Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
- Whitney Lee, Director, Neurodiverse Utah; Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
- Isabel Coronado, Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
- Cloud Benn, Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
- Rebecca Do, Student Activist, Viet Rainbow of Orange County; Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
- Alexis Obinna, Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
- Marissa Howdershelt, Changemaker, A New Deal for Youth
As Changemaker Rebecca Do said, “Liberation doesn't only mean being physically free and respected, it also means liberation from fear.”
Please click here to access and review our ND4Y Legislative Agenda Booklet. It includes our ND4Y Demands, bios of our Hill Briefing speakers, legislation that we endorse, and acknowledgements.
The New Deal for Youth Policy Platform advances radical and interconnected policy ideas that transform current systems, while also centering racial, gender, and social justice. Our policies seek to redefine whose expertise, experiences, and systems of knowledge are valued, understanding that young people not only deserve a seat at the decision-making table, but can also shake the table and create the menu. We believe in actively combatting classist and racist systems, championing models that empower communities and amplifying the voices of young people as decision-makers in the future of our greater society.
To learn more, visit www.newdealforyouth.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @newdeal4youth.
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