Stories about the ways students are advocating for justice at their schools, and in their communities and wider world.
Students Combat Air Pollution in ‘Asthma Alley’
Three teachers designed a series of classes that teach high schoolers about environmental racism, pollution and climate change.
Jessica Fregni
Writer-Editor, One Day
Desiree Rios
Photographer
Episode 4: Young Changemakers
Students from Kendall-Whittier Elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma, share how the Tulsa Changemakers program is helping them find their voice and their role as leaders in their community.
Hosted by Jonathan Santos Silva
New Narratives Are Necessary for True Diversity in Children’s Books
The number of books featuring Black characters is increasing, but they need to tell stories that aren’t overshadowed by race, racism, and struggle.
Ekene Okolo
Co-founder, Black in PUSD
Nene Okolo
Making Space for Youth Activism
Schools can be safe environments for students to explore ways to improve the world and the communities they live in.
Laura Zingg
Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio
Erik Jansen
Illustrator
When Teachers Struggled to Address Racism, These Students Showed Them How
Students at a Chicago school hold a teach-in for faculty on being antiracist, sparking change at the school and leading to the birth of a new nonprofit dedicated to centering student voices.
Michael Kress
One Day Editorial Staff
Youth-Led Activism is Key to Building a Better World
Youth activists have been at the center of social movements throughout history. Now, they are leading the fight for equity and racial justice in the middle of a pandemic.
Charla Agnoletti
