2014 State of the Youth Address

On January 28th, Phil Agnew of the Dream Defenders delivers the first ever State of the Youth Address, outlining the social justice priorities of millions of young voters. 



“For the past 4 years, #BarackTalk has been an opportunity for young people to meet online and hold real conversations about our biggest issues, from climate change to gun control,” says Biko Baker, Executive Director of the League of Young Voters. “This year, we wanted to make it clear that the Rising American Electorate is diverse, powerful, and passionate about impacting the world we live in today.”



Phillip Agnew, Executive Director of Dream Defenders, says, “The emerging face of our country has begun to fight for the world we will inherit. Our generation knows that true change is more than words and slogans. We are building towards it at every level and, in 2014, we will show our power at the polls.”



HELP US BUILD UP AMERICA, BLOCK BY BLOCK. Text “Our Bloc” to 69866. 



About The League of Young Voters Education Fund: The League empowers young people nationwide to participate in the democratic process and create progressive political change on the local, state and national level — with a focus on non-college youth and youth from low-income communities and communities of color. The League meets young people where they are, works on issues that affect their lives, and provides them with tools, training, and support to become serious catalysts for change. Visit us @ YoungVoter.org.



About Dream Defenders: 
Dream Defenders is an organization of diverse youth, young adults, and students. Through strategic action, education, civic engagement, and creativity Dream Defenders build concrete power in our communities. The Dream Defenders were founded in the wake of the Trayvon Martin murder, and in an act of civil disobedience blocked the Sanford police station doors demanding the arrest of George Zimmerman. Since Dream Defenders inception, in April 2012, the organization has grown from a few dozen students to a membership of hundreds, with active chapters organizing across the state of Florida.

Visit us @ DreamDefenders.org


Contact Information:

LaShunda Campbell

lashunda@youngvoter.org

League of Young Voters Education Fund