What is racism, why does it exist, and how we can take action for our collective success?
Girls With Impact will host a national conversation on July 2nd for GenZ girls (ages 11-24) on race and diversity – “When Black, Brown and White Meet,” on Thursday, July 2, 5pm EST – 6pm EST (2-3pm PST)
Even prior to the George Floyd crisis, race and equality have been top of mind for GenZ, those born in the mid-1990s and just now entering the workforce.
“Just because you’re my friend doesn’t mean you’re not racist,” says student Kayli Cooper, 15, a Girls With Impact graduate.
According to Girls With Impact’s report, 60% of GenZ men and women want to personally drive social change. Students have developed ventures ranging from an LGBTQ community to a soon-to-launch book platform – Mirror Me Diversity — by Kristen St. Louis, 15, from the Bronx.
Special moderator: Petal Modeste, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Columbia Law School and host of the podcast, Parenting for the Future
Featuring: Kristen St. Louis, 15, founder of Mirror Me Diversity and Kayli Cooper, 15, who talks about privilege and race
Agenda:
· What is racism? Why does it exist?
· What are the top issues on the minds of GenZ in the wake of the #BLM movement? A conversation.
· How can girls drive change?
· Hear from GenZ Girls: Kristen, 15, shares her venture, MirrorMe Diversity
· The takeaway: 3 ways you can take action and have your voice be heard
There is no charge to participate, contribute, or just join and listen.
Parents are welcome to attend – but they are asked that the conversation is driven by GenZ audience as they seek to #MakeMyImpact.
To attend, register here: https://bit.ly/2Yv7qAK
Contact: Jo Panzera, 917-355-1317, ops@girlswithimpact.com
