Below are a handful of activist groups that are either focused on youth or are involved in youth-related projects:
The National Conference for Community and Justice
740 West 5th St., Suite 210
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-334-0053
Executive director: Nyala Hunt
This local branch of the national organization has social justice-oriented youth projects.
21st Century Youth Leadership Movement
PO Box 2516
Selma, AL 36702
334-874-0065
National Hip-Hop Political Convention
This group deals with issues facing the hip-hop generation, such as economic justice, equality, the environment, media regulation and criminal justice.
Student Action With Workers
The worker/student group mobilizes support for worker-led campaigns on campus. It supports a living wage for all workers and collective bargaining rights.
Youth Activism Project
PO Box E
Kensington, MC 20895
1-800-KID-POWER
This group encourages activism among people 18 and younger.
This Web site provides tools for progressive youth and student activist groups.
This article appears in Nov 16-22, 2005.
