Interviews
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Youth In Politics, along with Global Youth Justice, partnered to interview the honorable Judge Arthur Burnett who was essential in founding the organization. Youth In Politics discussed the role of the Judge in helping the organization and his path to becoming the first African American magistrate judge.
This month's interview is with ENGin which is a nonprofit that teaches Ukrainian children and adults English by connecting them with volunteers here in the U.S.. We explore the Russia-Ukraine conflict, how the work of this nonprofit has changed with global developments, and how you can get involved and make a real-world impact in the lives of Ukrainian people. We are so excited to host Mr. Paul Green! He works with the City of Houston's Department of Neighborhoods and is the Division Manager for the Office of Neighborhood Engagement. This interview provides a great perspective into the work of a city employee and how that mixes local policy-making, advocacy, and volunteerism. This interview is with Catherine Jeon who is the Director of Press for the Youth Climate Action Team, or YCAT. This conversation will explore not just the founding of this organization and ways youth can get involved with the climate change initiative, but also the importance of youth involvement in global issues and different opportunities for those seeking to make change. In this interview, we host Global Youth Justice founder Scott Peterson. Global Youth Justice is a worldwide program that seeks to diminish punishments for juveniles who have committed non-violent offenses by having other teens host the court. We will explore the need for greater youth involvement in our judicial processes and how this program is making a difference globally. This interview is with a founder and a member of the organization FBISD Equity Coalition. This coalition aims to amplify FBISD voices by presenting demands to the school district board ranging from dress code to race curriculum, as well as educate students about officials on our election ballots. In this video you will learn the importance of school districts on voter registration and how important it is to empower our younger generations. This interview features Ms. Chassidy Olainu-Alade who is the Coordinator of Community and Civic Engagement for the Fort Bend Independent School District. You will be given the opportunity to explore the unique intersection between the school district and youth voter registration and community involvement. Additionally, insight on the importance of youth engagement and suggestions for applications to youth programs will be discussed. This month's interview is with Amber Chestnut who serves as the Marketing Coordinator for the nonprofit Second Servings Houston. In this interview, you will be able to learn more about the mission of Second Servings, see what you can do to limit food waste in your everyday life, and learn how you can volunteer and get involved to support this cause. |