Building Youth Power
Posted by Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) on August 8, 2023
Supporting power building among young people can engage and empower them through transformative political socialization and expand the pool of diverse leaders committed to equity and a more representative democracy.
Building youth power and the infrastructure that supports it is an investment in a more equitable and just future. Drawing from both research and lived experience, we discuss what makes youth organizing groups successful in building the power to influence policy making and brighten the futures of young people of color.
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