Without activism from young people, you know what the world would still look like? Segregated schools, women unable to get loans, children working full-time jobs, and the list goes on. 1/5
Author and champion for diversity in children’s literature Chrystal D. Giles curated 12 articles about ways young people have initiated change on major issues impacting us. One of those issues? Gentrification. getpocket.com/collections/ta… 2/5
The negative effects of gentrification can’t be ignored. @creativechrys includes articles on this issue, including things to look out for and ways to help. You might think you know what gentrification is, but do you REALLY know? urbandisplacement.org/gentrification… 3/5
And if you want find out if your city is one of the many being transformed by gentrification, check out this interactive map from @citylabs: bloomberg.com/news/articles/… 4/5
Giles says, “There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to activism and speaking up for your community.” So explore some options! Check out ideas from the @ADL — from creating awareness campaigns across social media to fundraising. adl.org/education/reso… 5/5