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Soundoff! Storybooth Series

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Hundreds of young people shared their visions for a better future, and are collectively sparking a movement for change.

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I have parents that have been working hard to get citizenship, and the process throughout the years has been getting [more difficult]."

Gabby, 20 | DC

BELONGING

[Educational institutions] need to be provide more easily accessible opportunities for students."

Tatiana, 20 | FL

EDUCATION

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Climate issues are so intersectional; poor air quality also affects those that travel on public transportation."

Mia, 21 | GA

ENVIRONMENT

As a U.S. citizen, I take my vote as a vote for my parents, because they cannot."

Chris, 20 | NJ

BELONGING

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Anything that pertains to women's rights - I am concerned about."

Aliyah, 26 | VA

EQUITY & JUSTICE

HEAR THEIR STORIES

Discover and listen to what some of your peers have shared about the issues that matter most to them, how it's impacted their communities, and what they envision could be done to address those issues.

SAFETY

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Ethan, 20 | NY

Ethan sounds off about how a possible military draft would affect their community.

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Stella, 18 | PA

Stella sounds off about their concern for public safety.

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Maria, 20 | ID

Maria sounds off about the lack of safety for immigrant communities.

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Farzana, 16 | NY

Farzana sounds off about safer interactions between students and law enforcement.

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Sebastian 14 | NY

Sebastian sounds off about the expense of, and lack of security of Citi Bike rentals.

ENVIRONMENT

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Mia, 20 | GA

Mia sounds off on public transportation air pollution and the environmental impact of fast fashion.

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Jessica, 20's | NJ

Jessica sounds off of the environmental impact humans have on our wildlife and planet.

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Jenna, 21 | NY

Jenna sounds off about climate change and the importance of community clean up.

EDUCATION

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Annie, 22 | CA

Annie sounds off on the unaffordability of education and lack of access to resources.

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Malaya, 18 | NY

Malaya sounds off on the need for equitable investment in resources and programs for public schools.

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Claudine, 19 | MD

Claudine sounds off about the importance of students taking action and organizing on campus.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Lauryn, 21 | MI

Lauren sounds off about mental health and the acceptance of it as an issue of concern.

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Hally, 24 | LA

Hally sounds off about the price of health insurance, and lack of access to care.

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Mo, 21 | GA

Mo sounds off about the challenges of having a silent, chronic illness, and the cost of healthcare.

EQUITY & JUSTICE

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Corey, 23 | NY

Corey sounds off about the need for more financial literacy courses in schools, as well as equitable economic laws.

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Destiny, 21 | GA

Destiny sounds off on her personal experiences with the broken criminal justice system, and equity in paternal health.