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Dear GlobalGirls MY BODY MY CHOICE
OUR HUMAN KWOK PAGE 1
RIGHT
BY
KELLEY
THE FIGHT FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: BEYOND WINNING OR LOSING BY RITHVIKA PAYALA PAGE 2 BATTLE FOR OUR RIGHTS BY NAINA GIRI PAGE 3 WE WILL HEAR YOUR VOICE BY CARLA RAMIREZ PAGE 4 THE MATTER OF ABORTION BY RHEA WANCHOO PAGE 5
ABORTION BY AMANI SMITH
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ON ABORTION BY EVA EAPEN
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NO ONE IS AFRAID, NEITHER SHOULD YOU BY MAHBUBA SUMIYA PAGE 8
MEET AUGUST'S GEN Z OF THE MONTH!
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Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Sandra is a fifteen year-old, born and raised in New York City. As a young gen-z girl herself, she is passionate about gender equality, women’s rights, and girls leadership across the globe. Having immigrant parents who moved here from across the globe for opportunity and a better future for her and her sister, Sandra founded this project with the drive to empower young females all over the globe to stand up and make their mark regardless of their status and identity. From encouraging more women in STEM, creating exclusive opportunities for girls to bond, and highlighting current issues and girls into a magazine, she believes that young females should rise up from their oppressive history and pursue careers in male-dominated industries. Sandra is interested in majoring in the technological and business fields, and finds innovative solutions like a digital newspaper a great way to inspire young leaders around the world. www.linkedin.com/in/sandracheah/
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Talia is a fourteen year-old enthusiastic girl born and raised in New York City and student at Clinton High School. She herself is a young gen-z girl and hopes to inspire others to become advocates for gender equality, proper reproductive rights, and overall feminism! Having family in Brazil, she recognizes that many do not have access to work in STEM, and would like to teach young girls to show their worth in whatever they would like to do! She hopes this project, can provide other young girls like her hope for their future and develop confidence in themselves as a young female. Talia is interested in pursuing something in the medical field, and would like to teach other girls they can have the same dreams! She is deeply inspired by her mom, an HIV researcher working everyday to find a cure <3. She hopes to make a mark in this society, by providing a safe space for girls, mentorship programs, and ways for them to develop their leadership skills. www.linkedin.com/in/taliacaskey/
OUR MESSAGE Dear GlobalGirls and fellow readers, Dear GlobalGirls is a monthly digital magazine dedicated to educate, inspire, and empower young girls around the globe. Our mission is to empower girls through educating them on current events and social issues, highlighting young girls who show leadership in their communities, and overall creating a welcoming and resourceful space. Founded by two Generation Z high school students from New York City, we strive to encourage girls to speak out for themselves, inspiring them to become the next leaders of our generation. We are beyond excited to announce that this month’s topics focus on women’s reproductive rights. In the light of the many bills presented to take away a woman's right to her body, we felt that this needed to be addressed. We are young women and should have the power to make our own choices. With a team of almost 100 girls from around the globe with a passion to create change, our voices, and our ability to speak out for our bodies is vital. In the recent news regarding the death of a true hero Vanessa Guillen, we wanted to shed light to her story. No women should be feared for their safety due to our maledominated society. Serving the military was a choice Vanessa made with intentions to protect and serve the United States, yet this intention resulted in the loss of a loved one. Sexual harassment of women isn’t their choice, it is something we have to face as young female adults. With this in mind, we must fight these battles and challenge ourselves. Don’t be afraid to fight back, use your voice, your power, and your strength. WE DEMAND JUSTICE FOR VANESSA GUILLEN! With these topics in mind, we are excited to see what is in store for Dear GlobalGirls as we currently have a team spread across seventeen states in the USA, and eight countries around the globe serving to educate, inspire, and empower girls around the world! We hope you take away a new piece of information in mind and take your part in improving the lives of women, guaranteeing their right to their bodies. Lastly, a huge thank you to our team who have been dedicated to serving our organization in the creation of our monthly magazines. We’d love to hear from you all your thoughts and suggestions so please email us a dearglobalgirls@gmail.com to chat or give feedback. Sincerely, Sandra and Talia (founders)
OUR HUMAN RIGHT By Kelley Kwok Politicians are not doctors. Abortion should not be political. It’s our human right, our woman right, our body right, Our abortion right. Keep the laws off our bodies. Our bodies, our choice. Abortion is our woman right, our body right, Abortion is a human right. “She’s a monster.” “She would kill her own child.” No, she’s human. Not just a container for a baby. She has a soul, she feels pain, she has a body, And she should have a choice. Abortion is a human right.
The Fight for Reproductive Rights: Beyond Winning or Losing By: Rithvika Payala
As I grow older, I see the truth behind the scenery of my home town. Suddenly the towering billboards portraying a newborn and its heartbeat on the periphery of the highway started to make more sense. The woman preaching about joining a support group before ending a pregnancy between short spans of pop music on the radio started to make more sense. My health teacher glossed over discussing forms of contraception and abortion. Instead she painted the word “abstinence” in big neon letters in my head. That’s when things started to make more sense. What I realized was that the fight for reproductive rights transformed into a brazen competition between politicians and parties thus resulting in repercussions that trickle into the entertainment, education, and media sectors. The truth is that the elemental rights of a woman should not be viewed as political spoils that are won or lost. As modern society embraces this circuitous cycle of discourse, the effects of the constant weathering of legal protection are felt immensely by the people of America. People are being denied emergency contraception at the pharmacy counter. People have to face the reverberation of their employers refusing to cover birth control on their insurance plan. People don’t have access to abortion providers, forcing them to travel hours upon hours to receive constitutionally protected services. Current political powers are striving to limit rights to abortion, but by cutting off access to this service they are also limiting other necessary resources such as birth control, exams, cancer screenings, and pregnancy care. However, these facts have been heavily shielded and are almost invisible in the current nationwide debate. If this topic is treated purely as a political game, as a society we will never get to the core of the conversation. We need to actively take part in discussions focused on reproductive health and rights that take place throughout a person’s life. By openly pushing for comprehensive sex education, domestic violence resources, as well as other reproductive health topics, we shift the focus from this issue being a political game. We must continue to fight, for if we don’t millions of people will continue to face the consequences.
BATTLE FOR OUR RIGHTS BY: NAINA GIRI
The rights and choices women get to make for their bodies are limited. If desired, women have always had to go to extreme lengths to ensure they aren’t forced to go through nine enduring months of pregnancy, arduous labor for multiple hours, and the lifelong responsibility of nurturing a child. The battle for abortion rights has been tedious, and we’re nowhere near the finish line. During the 1960’s, pregnancy deaths caused by illegal abortions were at 1 an all time high, ranging from 200,000 to 1.2 million annually, as the procedures women would undergo to rid themselves of a child were, more often than not, life-threatening. Furthermore, specific identity markers create additional struggles. For example, 25% of childbirth deaths with white women were related to abortion, but for non-white people, childbirth deaths were due to abortion 50% of the time. In terms of the lower class, 77% of lower class women performed self induced abortions since they were unable to afford an illegal abortion from a physician. Some states allowed legal abortion if the pregnancy was a result of incest or rape, or if giving birth would put the mother in extreme physical and mental danger, but the process of applying for one was financially available for few, and required the approval of an entire committee. If a woman failed to get the approval of a committee, traveling was a popular option. England made it legal in 1967 for women to get an abortion with two physicians’ consent, so hundreds of American women traveled to UK for an abortion in mere months. Three years later, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, and New York passed the same laws as England, but three of those made it required for a woman to be living in the same state she had her abortion in for the span of a month. New York was an exception; they allowed abortions for any women who travelled to NY, and over 100,000 women fled from their state to get a legal abortion. Then a year later, women nationwide improved womens’ safety and lowered
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in 1973, the famous Roe v. Wade case determined legally have access to a safe abortion. It drastically access to abortion services, and therefore ensured the mortality rate.
This freedom of carrying a child has also allowed women to pursue more educational and occupational endeavours. But in present times, support for the anti-choice movement has peaked, especially within the Trump administration. On July 8th (five days ago as I am writing this), Trump made it legal for religious employers to 3 deny birth control coverage under Obamacare. This will potentially lead to 125,000 women losing coverage, according to government research. Controlling what women do with their bodies, and forcing them to endure nine months of pregnancy and additional months to recover from labor and nurture the child in its most frail stage is forcing women to stay out of the workplace. It’s chaining women to their stereotypical roles in society, and refusing to let them branch out to, for example, work and advocate towards pro-choice for women to choose what will happen to their bodies. Furthermore, going with the logic of antiabortion, it’s ignorant to deny access to contraceptive even though it clearly reduces abortion rates. Additionally, 14% of women control chronic acne with birth control pills, and clearer skin has been shown to affect the outcomes of job interviews. 71% of our government consists of men, so the odds are against women acquiring our well deserved rights, since men can never truly understand our perspective. In retrospect, abortion is easily a right that betters numerous lives of women and girls who don’t have the mental, financial, or physical needs to support a child. If politicians believe that killing a fetus in the womb is disgraceful, then they wouldn’t deny birth control. This is just a means to control women and ensure they can’t assume more influential roles in society. Men are never to blame when a child is accidentally conceived, but society creates a double standard for women by shaming and calling them killers if they opt for abortion. Therefore, encourage all the adults in your life to vote for more female representatives, sign and send around petitions to give women the right to choose, and educate yourself and others about abortion rights. 1 Rachel Benson Gold, "Lessons from Before Roe: Will Past Be Prologue?" Guttmacher Institute, September 14, 2018, |PAGE|, accessed July 15, 2020, https://www.guttmacher.org/gpr/2003/03/lessons-roe-will-past-be-prologue 2 Planned Parenthood, “Abortion,” Planned Parenthood Action Fund, accessed July 15, 2020, https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion. 3 Gene Johnson, "U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Trump Rules Involving Abortions," PBS, February 24, 2020, |PAGE|, accessed July 15, 2020, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-appeals-court-upholds-trump-rules-involving-abortions
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WE WILL HEAR YOUR VOICE BY CARLA RAMIREZ
WHO WAS VANESSA GUILLEN?
IMPACT ON OTHER WOMEN?
Vanessa Guillen was a courageous, young, 20-year-old soldier who refused to stay quiet about the sexual harassment she was experiencing on her base. Before her disappearance Guillen had told some of her family members, fellow soldiers, and friends about the sexual harassment she had faced in the military. Guillen also felt fear when wanting to report the abuse due to a fear of retaliation, as the harasser was of a higher rank.
When Guillen’s story was shared, many other women were encouraged to speak out about their experiences regarding the sexual harassment that they had faced as women in the military. This allowed for many other women to speak up so that there could be justice for Guillen and for themselves. No woman or child should ever go through the experiences they did, and nonetheless fear a man who isn’t stronger than us. We, as women are powerful and strong. Do not give up!
As a woman, I recognize that it could be dangerous to speak up knowing that the abusers can target young girls/women and input fear in them. Some abusers threaten the victims if they don’t stay silenced about their situation. Some threaten the victim’s family members and sometimes even manipulate others into thinking they are the victims. So yes, it is dangerous to speak up, but still know that many people will try to help you and your family. Don’t stay silenced. Speak up, your voice will be heard!
MALE DOMINANCE/PATRIARCHY? The idea and stereotype that comes to mind when someone mentions the military, completely excludes women and includes men. Throughout history, women didn’t have the chance to join the military and if they did, it was to be a nurse or to carry bombs, and to stay at home supporting their husbands who went to war. The training in the military is very hard and harsh; that’s one of the reasons why our society considers it so manly and patriarchal that the man is the most important and the one that holds the most power. Due to the military being so heavily portrayed and dominated by men, acts such as sexual harassment as well as other types of abuse and even discrimination to go unnoticed. Most abuse or harassment cases reported are not even heard if they aren’t considered extreme.
Helping someone in need is important, so that they can feel better, instead of letting them feel trapped and alone, and so that there can be a change in society. Society should listen when someone says no, because a no is a no and, respect and consent has to be granted first. More representation of women is needed in such industries. First, we should raise awareness over the issues of what women who enlisted or those who are part of the military go through. Women should be heard whatever the case might be. There should be a change in the military, even if that means separating both genders so that women can feel safer instead of feeling like a target. Women should be granted more respect, and have the opportunity to be chief and generals. As women, we can do so much more, and we can start by bringing change to society. Lupe Guillen (Vanessa’s sister) said,“She used to tell my mom how she wanted to be a soldier because she wanted to protect and serve the nation. She wanted to be a fighter. She wanted to be a hero. She wanted to be someone in life. The military failed her.”
DON’T BE AFRAID TO SPEAK UP.
WHEN IS IT EXTREME? If someone says no, or if a girl says no, it means no. Unabiding to the a female's request is when it gets extreme. Extreme does not mean until someone is deeply hurt; it’s extreme when harassment continues even though a girl lets you know that she is uncomfortable. If you know that some of your employees, bosses, partners, friends, colleagues, or someone in general, who is in a situation where they can’t speak or feel uncomfortable, help them.
RIP Vanessa Guillen and Krysta Martinez, who started
the
find
Vanessa
Guillen
movement.
Martinez got killed in a “car accident” and had also filed a sexual assault complaint against the military base. https://www.npr.org/2020/07/03/887167023/fbifiles-charges-in-vanessa-guillen-case
ABORTION BY AMANI SMITH
I think about the children I haven't had yet I am pro choice for everyone But myself I can not bring myself to ever have an abortion I fall in love with memories that can be made The smile I make at the pitter patter of feet Which discipline tactic is the best for us I know I would love my daughter Watch her skin glow playing in our front yard Watch each curl bounce when she plays jump rope I wonder what her favorite anime would be I wonder if she'll let me protect her from the monsters in her dreams Her first day of school Her hugging me tightly to not let her go How can I get rid of something that would love me unconditionally? That's all I ever wanted There's something sun risen about Black girl giggles are these tears of joy or fear as I picture her growth? I wonder if she will look up to me The way I know I will look up to her Abortion is never an easy option Whether you've had one Or not
THE MATTER OF ABORTION BY RHEA WANCHOO An abortion, medically defined, is a procedure that is deliberately performed to terminate a pregnancy, typically not exceeding 20 weeks of gestation. A full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks, (around 9 months), however some expectant mothers choose to abort the fetus based on advice from medical personnel or personal decision. Oftentimes, this is not taken lightly because of its potential to have adverse effects on the mother and many other factors at play. The first documented practice of abortion was recorded in the early 1800s, however, the legality of abortion took more than a hundred yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; journey. The 1970s case, Roe vs. Wade, debated on a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to terminate a pregnancy,
These groups typically work on behalf of the baby, and speak about the abhorrence and selfishness associated with terminating a pregnancy. Biologically, pro-life advocates believe that since a baby develops a body separate from that of its mother and father, it is considered a living being, based on this distinction. They do not understand arguments associated with the intentional killing of human life, and fail to comprehend why an expectant mother should have a right to make that decision. They think that despite the circumstances of the mother and the emotional and physical dangers associated with her pregnancy (unless
and on the fateful day of January 22nd, 1973, the case overturned a Texas statute declaring that women possessed no liberty in this matter unless her own life was in danger. The decade prior to
associated with her own life), the termination of a pregnancy is not a viable option for consideration. Given that they believe the baby is a human, they utilize the argument in
this historic legal deliberation, pro-life movements stood strongly against abortion, that it was an immoral act, and wholly inconsiderate to the life of the baby. As we know, this conflict
terms of justice: all human beings should have human rights. They simply have the value and significance associated with life ingrained within their psyche, and focus on
culminated in Roe vs. Wade, however it is still very controversial into the 21st century. Abortion is a contended topic regarding the rights of the
conveying this central message. However, supporters of pro-choice argue that expectant mothers should have the choice to
woman to decide the fate of her pregnancy, from which emerged two oppositions: pro-life versus pro-choice.
terminate their pregnancy, should they decide to do so. They advocate for legalized abortion, and believe that by keeping
Proponents of pro-life argue against abortion because of their firm belief that the life of the baby (unborn fetus; embryo) must be preserved,
abortion legal and separate from political intervention, that it protects women who experience unplanned, or even unwanted pregnancies. They take into full
and are much less concerned with the affairs of the mother-to-be. They believe that they are the voice for the unborn child and must advocate for the significance of preserving the baby despite maternal decision.
consideration the many circumstances that may drive the woman to make the decision for her baby. They leave abortion open to the interpretation, that it can be a choice, not an imposition, or a decision that should be restricted.
Not that they lack regard for human life, but they also value the freedom and individuality associated with existence. They advocate that
younger generations such as the millennials, Gen X and Gen Z, while baby boomers stray towards pro-life. The generational dissension,
since it is a woman’s own body, it should be up to her what she decides for her baby. She endures the strife of the pregnancy and will determine the child’s matters after his/her birth, and foreseeing this future, they argue that expectant mothers should have the liberty in this matter for themselves. The
and the statistics which account for it, serve as strong data to support the controversy behind abortion.
decision to start a family, by what means, why and how to it, is a valuable, and sensitive matter to a woman, because it is an extensive process that takes place within her body, that which she experiences fully, and this is in what proponent of pro-choice strongly believe. The debate between pro-life and pro-choice is the subject of many political disputes, more so in today’s modern world. Organizations such as NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood often come to heads with The Pro-Life Action League and National Right to Life. The major dissension between them being the topic of abortion, and a woman’s decision regarding this matter. This is still a dividing point of political controversy, and brings into consideration the Republican and Democratic Parties. The leftwings (Democrats) tend to side with prochoice, while right-wings (Republicans) typically support pro-life. In a comprehensive party analysis, including age as a factor, college graduate Democrats exhibited the strongest support for their parties’ viewpoints (ex. abortion rights), while elderly individuals of the Republican party exhibited strongest support for their party. Possible factors for this disparity could be the rather conservative nature of the Republican Party, and its nature to value tradition and existential hierarchy, whereas the Democratic Party supports a more progressive view. Proponents of pro-life tend to stem from
The topic of abortion has been a constant source of dispute and conflict between the pro-life and pro-choice groups. The Roe vs. Wade case of the 1970s set the standard for legalized abortion, however, not all groups took this in stride, and since then the pro-life opposition has grown to into an overwhelming audience. Especially with the presidential candidacy of Trump, and his domination of not only the media, but also the political mainstream, in a rather manipulative manner, the Republican party has a stronghold on legislation. This is weakening the pro-choice community and making their advocacy increasingly difficult. This is not to view their cause as disdainful, but rather it is an outlook of the changing dynamic of society. This essay examines a significant topic of controversy in society, examines both sides of the issue, providing insight into the political aspects, particularly party influence. Though the issue of abortion, will likely not attract a mutual consensus anytime soon, examining the logistics behind the situation can provide a useful background as to what topics are grappling the world in the riveting, everevolving times of the 21st century.
On Abortion by Eva Eapen
Three stories, each one a little different and yet the same. Tinted with sorrow and more than a little shame. Nothing is quite as it may seem, Or as simple as you deem. Just something to keep in mind, You may not entirely like what you find.
1/3 She crosses the threshold with a heavy heart. Vultures that they are, they’ve gathered there to pick her apart. When it’s done, she’s told she’s a monster, to kill her own. But she’s just a child, not yet grown. They call her a killer, ask why she couldn’t have been more strong. She trembles and tries to tell them that they’re wrong. She doesn’t believe herself. 2/3 He strides into his mother’s room. She can’t bear to face him and he doesn’t blame her. His very existence was her doom. She loves him, despite his father’s blood. But she’s lost, drowning in a veritable flood. You see, they put her in a cage And she’s lost herself in that inescapable rage. He finds her there later, in that same room. This time, she’s gone forever.
3/3 She has nothing left But her future was his greatest theft. The doctors say they can’t help her. It’s illegal and would be too far a fall. She gives no reply, just throws herself against the wall. It’s her body, but they control it. Guess that means a kid can grow in it. She beats her stomach, still flat. They restrain her, call her a spoiled brat. Say she needs knocking down a few pegs. But they’re too late. Blood trickles down her legs And with it, she decides her own fate. Three stories, each one a little different. They’re all about abortion, I’ll give you that hint. We live in a world of black and white, Because somehow reality has lost it’s fight. We’re tossed into cages like animals, our rights debated by men. Ladies, haven’t you heard of the strength of the pen? This happens here in the land of the free. Why won’t someone find the damn key? I won’t be denied my choice, Even amid all of this worthless noise. And despite every privilege afforded to boys. I only have one thing to say. You don’t want to hear it but I’ll fight for it anyway. My body, my choice. The End.
My Future My Choice
NO ONE IS AFRAID, NEITHER SHOULD YOU By Mahbuba Sumiya Being a woman in this world means living in fear. Being a woman means you will be treated as an object. A woman is emotional; a woman is weak; a woman is a small number of paychecks. She has no room to make choices for herself. She is not allowed to talk about ugly words such as “abortion.” The word itself evokes several types of negative opinions including “She wants to kill her baby because she is too young,” “Why didn’t she think what she was falling for?” “She should be ashamed of herself,” “What an embarrassment for her parents?” Everyone has the time to give opinions, but not a solution. We neglect every choice or every decision a woman wants to make for herself. Abortion is not on any woman’s todo list. Abortion is not easy to talk about as it looks. It is a critical time for the mother and the unborn baby more than it is for the father. Many women today are bombarded with stories of unplanned pregnancies, the struggle of being a young mom, and incomplete abortions. However, these stories are not told until a woman becomes a victim. A woman should have the ability to control her life with her own choice, not by somebody else’s choice.
When exactly does society start to look at a
cast out of the house if her community,
woman differently? The answer is the day she is
family, and the name are associated with a
born. When a mother gives birth to a girl, she
conversation about abortion. In a situation
looks out on the girl’s change in social behavior
like this, any woman is likely to be afraid of
ten times more than she does that to her boy.
people finding out that she had an abortion.
The people in the society, on the other hand,
Everyone has the desire to build a bond with
look out on the girl’s every step and every move
another human being. The bond is what
she makes. You may ask why the people in
makes people afraid of the word “shame.”
society do that? You are not alone. I have asked
People are afraid to lose the connection with
that several times. Everyone is too focused on
another human being. Since everyone likes
what other women are doing rather than what
to control other people’s lives, let’s talk
they are expected or supposed to do. When
about how everyone can present themselves
calling or associating a woman with your
in a way that shows support rather than
negative opinion, think about your mom and
ignorance in conversation about abortion or
your sister. Women today are afraid to speak
any sensitive topics.
about
abortion
because
their
morals
are
questioned. No woman should be asked to pick a side. Everyone should be focused on telling her the world is on her side and not against her choices and her personal experiences. Abortion is a topic affecting people globally. This is a topic of concern because no one is willing to listen or confident enough to talk about it. It is draining to share personal stories with the world when you feel nobody is there to listen. Many people wait for the perfect time to listen to one another’s stories, but the perfect time never existed even in past history. Just like how people wear different lenses to view their surroundings, everyone has a different personal perception. To make a person feel how much you care about them, show how much interested you are in what they have to say to you. This will allow you to understand who they are, what they are going through, and how much confidence they are to share their story with you. All women should have the chance to break their silence. The word “shame” after a woman’s name is significant in conversation about abortion. In many countries around the world, a woman is
Imagine yourself having no friends or any family members. You are suffering from a situation that is sensitive and you need advice and somebody to talk to. Now, let’s think about this whole situation from a place where you have people like friends and family members, but they are not willing to support you in your path or give you some time to listen to what you have to say. You feel miserable and made choices that resulted in unwanted consequences. A woman trying to decide whether she should commit herself to abortion
face
this
exact
situation.
A
conversation should not be difficult and let’s all work together to make room to welcome conversations. Let’s all work together to give every woman the chance to make a choice for her health, her life, and her future.
GEN Z OF THE MONTH KATHRYN LAU 16
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IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED IN OR SUBMIT TO THE COLORIZATION COLLECTIVE'S PROJECTS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.COLORIZATIONCOLLECTIVE.ORG
ANYA SHUKLA 17Â and
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GEN Z OF THE MONTH gen zers
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The summer before their sophomore years, Anya and Kathryn participated in an acting intensive, during which they had several conversations with adults and teens about diversity and equity in the arts. These conversations prompted them to reflect on their artistic experiences and create The Colorization Collective in order to better support their fellow teen artists of color. They initially wanted this organization to solely center on theater artists of color but later decided to expand their focus to all artists - musicians, visual artists, dancers, singers, etc. - as issues of diversity affect all genres. Over the past year, both their projects and their team have definitely grown, and we’re so excited to see what the next year will bring them! Even though The Colorization Collective is a teen-run organization, they have a community of adults who are willing to help them out. To that end, they encourage girls to utilize adults - whether that be a coach, parent, teacher, or CEO - for advice. They don’t - and shouldn’t - have to run your organization for you, but they can serve as a sounding board. On the flip side, they've definitely faced adults who don’t believe in their abilities or organization, simply because of their age… and they know other girls have experienced this issue as well. Don’t let that faze you! Your age does not make you “less than” in any way; you can be young and still create change.
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