Youth Celebrate Diversity

We’re #hiring a new Adult Mentor to work with youth in Boulder, Colorado! Part-time, stipended role. Apply today or share with your network!

One month away! Get your tickets or make a donation to help YCD fund the next generation of youth leaders working for inclusion and justice.

We are thrilled to announce Lily Joy Winder as the keynote speaker for the 2024 YCD Changemakers Gala on September 14! Winder is a Diné and Southern Ute activist and actor attending Stanford University. She currently has a following of 300,000 on TikTok (@sheshortnbrown) where she has gained traction because of her advocacy for Indigenous communities, specifically concerning issues that intersect with tribal sovereignty, environmentalism, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People epidemic. Winder is the founder of #PeopleNotMascots which is a movement that strives to retire offensive Native mascots in United States public schools. The People Not Mascots movement has amassed attention from Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Indian Country Today, The Harvard Institute of Politics, and Newsweek. Winder works to expand the #PeopleNotMascots movement toward a national conversation and continues to work on policy that would help Native Americans across the country. Only 21, Winder plans on dedicating the rest of her life to shedding light on Native experiences, cultures, and people. Tickets purchased for this unique event include a reception, catered dinner, silent auction, and cultural performances at a beautiful venue. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies, organizations, and families to show their support of youth-led inclusion and justice initiatives. Can't make it to the Denver Art Museum to hear from Lily Joy and celebrate with us on September 14? Make a donation to show your support. #ycdchangemakers #diversity #inclusion #socialjustice #racialjustice #genderjustice #peoplenotmascots #youthactivism

How do you navigate uncomfortable conversations? Have you ever stumbled over your words trying to connect with someone new or discuss a topic you know nothing about? Does bridging the gap between diverse perspectives always have to be difficult? Welcome, everyone, I'm Leila, your host for this season of Teens Talk, and I'm on a quest to explore differences through conversation. Throughout this season, you'll hear from a diverse array of voices – friends, strangers, young and old, people I admire and people who challenge me. Together, we'll engage in meaningful dialogues, aiming to learn, grow, and build connections through our conversations. I've sought out people who can speak to a series of topics very important to me and the work of Youth Celebrate Diversity, bringing you conversations that will make a real impact. Welcome to Teens Talk: Season Three, Dynamic Dialogues. Join me for the first episode, where I will be talking to some “experts” about the art of creating space for these dynamic conversations. Then, get ready for episode two, where I'll take those lessons and have a heart-to-heart with some college-bound seniors about their big decision. And in episode three, I'll be sitting down with a faith leader who's doing amazing work bringing people of different beliefs together to tackle climate change. Season 3 of the Teens Talk podcast will be released in three clusters. Catch episodes 1, 2 and 3 now on YouTube, iTunes or the Google Play store, and subscribe to be notified of future episodes! #teenstalk #teenstalkpodcast #podcast #diversity #inclusion #socialjustice #conflictresolution #dialogue

STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC in collaboration with Youth Celebrate Diversity is proud to introduce the RM/YCD Fellowship Program. This opportunity will provide the selected student with a stipend of $2,500 to support their participation. The Fellowship will take place in July 2024, and you must be over the age of 16 to apply. The selected student will have the opportunity to shadow all attorneys and staff and observe the day-to-day practice of social justice and civil rights advocacy.

Join our growing team! YCD is looking for a talented fundraising professional to help us fund the growing student movement for inclusion and justice! Apply by March 29 for priority consideration.

Reminiscing on all the memories from our 2024 Colorado Youth Diversity Conference! From powerful speeches by keynote speaker Salome Agbaroji to honoring Rathod Mohamedbhai with the Human Rights Award, and watching the amazing talents of A-Mac and the Height at our End of Day performance, every moment was filled with inspiration and unity. Huge shoutout to the YCD Colorado Student Board for orchestrating this incredible event, and endless gratitude to all attendees who are passionately driving inclusion and justice forward in our state. 🌟 #YouthForInclusion #diversity #equity #inclusion #voicesofchange #futuregenerations

Did you miss our November webinar on combatting and confronting anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in the US? Watch a recording on the YCD YouTube channel, and don’t forget to subscribe to be notified of future youth-led videos on inclusion and justice. #antisemitism #islamophobia #youthactivism

This #ColoradoGivesDay, join the student movement for inclusion and justice! Donations of all sizes help power the work of our youth in their schools and communities across the state. Over the past year YCD has worked with over 120 high schools and youth organizations in Colorado alone! Consider a donation today to keep building youth capacity for a better and more just future. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gEdFwGYt #givingback #givingseason #youthactivism

Do you have an idea for a youth-focused workshop relating to inclusion and justice? The YCD Colorado Student Board is looking for proposals now, with a priority deadline of December 2, for their statewide conference with 1,000 teens and educators. Submit your idea now for consideration!