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‘The Hate U Give’ Teaches Young Black Girls to Find Their Voice

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October 6, 2018October 27, 2018

Lift Us Up, Don’t Push Us Out | Art 180 Opens Exhibition About School Push-Out

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September 22, 2018November 20, 2018

Richmond Stands United on the International Day of Peace

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September 1, 2018October 28, 2018

How “#HelpNotDeath” Became a Rallying Cry Against Police Brutality and the Mental Health Stigma

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August 16, 2018November 18, 2018

Patrisse Khan-Cullors on Intersectionality, Art and Memoir

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When Black Girls Are Robbed of their Innocence

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What Black Lives Matter Activist Nupol Kiazolu Wants you to Know About Womanism

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Richmond Marches For Justice and Reformation For Marcus David Peters

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Activism at 16 - RVA Mag

"Most 16-year-olds aren’t writing articles for the ACLU of Virginia, planning to help lead a parade centered around juvenile justice, or interviewing Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors."

Justice Parade For Youth - RVA Mag

"At the beginning and end we heard speeches (one by my friend Stephanie), songs, raps, poetry, and freestyle dances, all of which went to support a bigger cause."

Movie Review - The Hate U Give

Interview with Chelsea Higgs Wise of Women and Politics WRIR 97.3 FM Richmond Independent Radio

https://theyoungblackfeminist.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/wap29-18.mp3

NextGen America

"These young women may be too young to vote, but that didn't stop them from fighting in their own way to strengthen our democracy. Thank you to all of these young people out there trying to make a difference! You are the change."
- ACLU of Virginia

The Crisis Magazine

Marcus David Peters Needed Help, Not Death. - ACLU of Virginia

"Young advocate and our guest blogger @blaquefeminist attended yesterday's march to demand justice for Marcus-David Peters, who was fatally shot by Richmond police. Seeking to hold the RPD accountable, she shared these thoughts in a recent blog post"
- ACLU of Virginia

Youth Gather to Discuss Gun Violence

"As a member of RPEC, I think it’s important to regard how black communities are disproportionately affected by gun violence, and how important it is to uplift their voices. We have a racist history of gun violence, and it’s our responsibility as Virginian’s to put this to an end."

I spent my 16th birthday at the ACLU National Membership Conference. It didn't disappoint. - ACLU of Virginia


"@blaqufeminist has been a wonderful contributor to our blog and an ardent advocate for racial justice. To thank her, we asked if she'd be interested in joining us at the ACLU National Membership Conference in D.C. last month. Here's her reflection on the experience."
- ACLU Of Virginia

What More Cops in School Means For Black Students - ACLU of Virginia

"I got to work with the city's coolest, most brilliant teens and young folks! We spent the day working with lawyers and advocates, using art to radically reimagine public safety in our schools. This awesome poster was made by Stephanie who is a member of Youth for Rise!"
- Mark Strandquist

Youth Coalition For Justice

"RYPP Leaders Stephanie Younger and India Williams have created this Instagram group to encourage youth activism--especially among youth of color--by giving them a platform to fight for justice."
- Richmond Peace Education Center

Community forum on gun safety and violence set for May 5 - Richmond Free Press

Students organize 'Town Hall for our Lives" - NBC12

"I thought it would be a movement for keeping our schools safe, but it's not just that. It's helping our black communities and those disproportionately affected by gun violence. It continues to happen to marginalized groups, and I want to uplift the voices of the black community who has been fighting for gun reform for generations."

It's Important to Listen to Black Girls in the Fight Against Gun Violence - ACLU of Virginia

"Read @blaquefeminist's blog post on why it's important to uplift the voices of black girls in the fight against gun violence."
- ACLU of Virginia

‘Our ballots will stop bullets’ - Thousands take to streets in Richmond, D.C. and across the nation to demand gun control - Richmond Free Press

“How many more black families will be devastated by gun violence — threatened or killed by the people whose job it is to serve and protect? How many more times do my parents have to give me that talk explaining to me that I’m 10 times more likely to become a victim of gun violence because I am black?”

Virginia Prison Reform Rally

An Evening With Angela Davis Inspired me to Advocate for Prison Aboltion for Black Girls - Black Youth Project


Angela Davis' Black Girl Coalition

Girls Who Code RVA

“Virginia cannot grow if we are not preparing our girls for the jobs of the future. We appreciate how GFAC’s programs, like Girls Who Code RVA, empower and inspire young women."
- First Lady Governor Pam Northam

Community Idea Stations (WCVE)


"Meet Stephanie a Girl Ambassador for @girlsforachange. She has a blog where she writes about an inclusive and intersectional approach to feminism. Please visit her at theyoungblackfeminist.wordpress.com — Digital Fruit Snax, Community Idea Stations (WCVE)

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Project Gallery

Praise For Girls For A Change - Richmond Free Press

Black Girls Matter: Notice Us

The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas - Book review Richmond Youth Peace Project, HCPL TeenScene

Richmond Youth Peace Project

Twitter

Go @blaquefeminist!! You are awesome Stephanie!! 🙌🏾⭐️✊🏾 https://t.co/fE3cJ28L8w

— Havana Chapman-Edwards (@TheTinyDiplomat) November 9, 2018

"I internalized the idea that my Blackness wasn’t desirable. I lost my desire to thrive and excel in school which made me more susceptible to school push out." @blaquefeminist#prisonsdontwork#riseforyouthhttps://t.co/IvXdhxEvsT

— Seema Sked (@SeemaSked) November 4, 2018

So proud of you my dear. I get scared for Havana when she speaks out... but I know girls need to know you are not alone. Sending you love and light.
Keep going. You got this!

— Bethany M. Edwards (@biracialbookwrm) September 17, 2018

"Just because racism is as nuanced and camouflaged as these mannequins doesn't mean it isn't real."

to @blaquefeminist for speaking truth to power. pic.twitter.com/5TERJYHJA9

— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) August 11, 2018

To @blaquefeminist, who has been outspoken about police violence, the death of Marcus-David Peters hit close to home & prompted her to reflect on the injustices done to marginalized communities by those whose job is to serve and protect. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/du3eqbHxtO pic.twitter.com/nbFTsebzuj

— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) July 28, 2018

Your video is phenomenal! Friends, you can learn more about Stephanie’s work at: https://t.co/ikaOTaTYAM Keep leading! #afamwomenlead #BlackGirlMagic https://t.co/oCl5dEbcrS

— Lauren Mims (@dreamwdeadline) July 28, 2018

One of our young people writes about her encounters with racism and bullying online and how she channeled those experiences into her art https://t.co/PyDreoJW7R

— ART 180 (@ART180) July 25, 2018

Here's who we're feeling this #FollowFriday, folks and orgs putting in that work to make #RVA a better place: @blaquefeminist @BMMPRVA @girlsforachange @TheKatinaMoss @SRossBrowne

— Afrikana Film Fest (@afrikanafilmrva) July 13, 2018

I spent my 16th birthday at the @ACLU National Membership Conference. It didn't disappoint, by @blaquefeminist : https://t.co/Boe6AxBber #ACLUCon18 pic.twitter.com/YvS2OsPY0a

— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) July 8, 2018

Yesterday at VCU's ICA, we got to work with the city's coolest, most brilliant teens and young folks! We spent the day working with lawyers and advocates, using art to radically reimagine public safety in our schools. This is the first workshop in a larger campaign #stayposted https://t.co/Io0SbbI0vG

— ART 180 (@ART180) June 15, 2018

Got my first great birthday president today: At the ACLU conference session on People Power, a young black girl from Richmond said that when young black girls speak on gun violence (which they have for a long time)... https://t.co/LIRBKQemZO

— joeynovick (@joeynovick) June 11, 2018

In the wake of Parkland one proposed solution to securing our schools is increasing police presence. @blaquefeminist, a black student activist in Richmond, believes that this may disproportionally affect black students and voices her concerns. https://t.co/DEdwEqMP4i pic.twitter.com/POnTxL3Zxe

— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) June 6, 2018

.@blaquefeminist is one of the student organizers behind the #MarchForOurLives in RVA. She wrote this powerful blog post on why we must lift up the voices of Black girls in the fight against gun violence: https://t.co/4L07usyrf9

: Kailey Brianne Photography pic.twitter.com/1bF4oqFiwR

— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) April 5, 2018

"Black women are often left out of the conversation surrounding prison abolition, despite the fact that we live in a culture where many young Black women like Bresha Meadows and Cyntoia Brown are unfairly targeted by the justice system." — @BlackYouthProjhttps://t.co/FechSuf5Wh

— AFROPUNK (@afropunk) January 10, 2018

I want WOC to always speak on social media, so no boycott. I want to shout out @KimyaNDennisPhD and @blaquefeminist #WOCAffirmation

— Ella Vincent (@codegirlchicago) October 13, 2017

Thank you so much for reading, and sharing your thoughts and feelings about the book. I wrote it for all of us. xoxo

— Shannon Gibney (@GibneyShannon) October 6, 2017
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