“People often assume what is best for Black girls without directly asking us for our own input on the topic.” From jonseyy_all_day:
Limited representation means issues and experiences that impact the lives of Black girls and women may not be considered, because they are not represented.
“These workshops [are] teaching me the stuff I need to know not in an easy way, but a more understandable way. … For me, politics isn’t really interesting—it doesn’t grab my attention, but doing this helps me get into politics a little bit more—without it being straight boring.” All of the girls engaged in healthy debates about defunding the police and reproductive justice. They practiced listening to the perspectives of others and using research and facts to justify recommended actions.
While schools would be the most likely place for students to gain knowledge of politics, government and civic engagement, few states require more than a half-year of instruction in these areas.
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