“I SAID STOPPP!!” bellowed from behind me. I looked at the few other kids lingering in the hall around me; all of us shared the same bewildered expression. The woman screaming was a hall-monitoring teacher who was angered by our lack of attention for the Pledge of Allegiance. The pledge booms through the speakers every […]
Today marks two years since the walkout, so, in honor of the occasion, I sat down to answer my most frequently asked question: How did I get my start in activism? Watch the video below to find out! Don’t wait for change, be the changemaker! -Lyn Jones
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Personal, Video
“Thank you so much for nominating me for the USC Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge…” has become a common phrase flooding our feeds these past few weeks. I enjoy watching my friends get ice water dumped on them as much as the next person, but the trend is pointless if participants and viewers fail
Richmond, VA ‘Hands Off’ Rally as part of 50501 Movement’s nationwide day of action.
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Activism, Protests
Earlier this week, I was honored to have the floor at the Chesterfield County Democratic Committee’s (CCDC) March meeting. The CCDC’s Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invited me to speak following my appearance on the news for the 50501 protest earlier this year. First, I discussed the contrast between understanding and acceptance. I
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Activism, Educational
This past Wednesday, I attended the 50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Day rally in Richmond. The rally was part of a larger grassroots movement known as “50501,” which started on Reddit. The movement called for nationwide, independently organized protests at every state capitol on Feb. 5. Our goal was to protest the Trump administration’s policies,
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Activism, Politics, Protests
What policy changes are already underway and what we can expect out of this Trump term.
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Activism, Educational, Politics
Yesterday, I attended Advocacy Day, an annual event for volunteers with Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and citizens to advocate, learn, and collaborate with legislators about gun safety laws. Activists kicked off the day with a “Never Stop Rally” at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square. Volunteers, legislators, survivors, and those who have lost
