Social Activism

[karen levy]

There's so much information about this topic on the Internet. When looking at the issues that could be worked on, it's important to get personal so that the topic becomes more meaningful. The question must be asked, why choose one issue over another? Maybe, to help clarify, which issue is taken on, a loop writing could happen to clarify the emotional investment in the various topics. Some of the most popular issues students are looking at are: Iraq war, genocide in Darfur, the upcoming Beijing Olympics, Obama and the presidential campaign, Immigration, Unemployment, housing costs, AIDS... An assortment of thoughts and presentations on activism and peace with justice can be retrieved at the following links:
Building and Supporting Youth Activism at a Bronx High School
A poster that captures an aspect of humanity.
A Quote from Margaret Mead
Amnesty International for Students
Young people blogging about issues related to peace and justice.
Chatting with Aileen Malave from Satellite Academy H.S. (Lower East...
Reading of a poem about the personal aspects of social activism in ...
My activism as a youth and adult in voicethread
Pete Seeger singing a short clip from the song "Bring Them Home".
Edwin Starr’s song with Iraq images. Anti-War but NOT anti-soldier ...