English 263: Young People Who Rock (Schaefer / Harris): Last Names: al-Abed-Hampton
Resources for researching young activists and innovators
Bana al-Abed: Peace Activist
Jake Andraka: Scientist and Inventor
- Cancer, Innovation and a Boy Named Jack
Interview with Andraka.
Julia Bluhm: Feminist Media Activist
- Meet Julia Bluhm, feminist media activist
Interview with Bluhm
Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Activist
Mari Copeny: Environmental Activist
Marley Dias: Activist and Writer
- Marley Dias on Her Female Heroes, Representation, and Changing the World
Interview with Dias
Kelvin Doe: Engineer
Terry Fox: Athlete & Cancer Research Activist
Emma Gonzalez: Activist & Gun Control Advocate
- Emma González: Vote as If Your Life Depends on It — Because It DoesArticle by Gonzalez
- Stoneman Douglas student tells 60 Minutes why arming teachers is "stupid" (1:36)
- Emma Gonzalez's powerful March for Our Lives speech in full (7:02)
- A Young Activist’s Advice: Vote, Shave Your Head and Cry Whenever You Need To
Article written by Emma Gonzalez
Yash Gupta: Philanthropist
- Sight LearningGupta's charitable organization
Natalie Hampton: Anti-Bullying Activist & App Developer
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