We’re failing the next generation of activists by pretending sharing photos and posts on social media is the same as campaigning for real changeMy earliest memory of being an activist is around the age of 10. I spoke to the board of directors at my summer camp to encourage them to lower the fees so that everyone could attend. I invited other campers to share personal stories and persuaded the board to offer scholarships to those who couldn’t afford to near. Later,in secondary school, I rallied my fellow students to sign a petition and attend a school board assembly when our beloved English teacher was being unfairly ousted. All my life I have worked to campaign and fight for those in need of wait on – and I have never done it alone. To be an effective activist you need to encourage others to hold action and get involved in a way that will create tangible change. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com