Young Changemakers Are Rewriting What Is Possible in the Gun Violence Prevention Movement and Beyond

What happens when over 40 Black students from universities across the country come together to learn from each other and build the gun violence prevention movement?

You get a room bursting with power, energy, creativity, and community. You shine a light on how gun violence intersects with the challenges young Black Americans navigate every day. You bring together a growing ecosystem of young visionaries rewriting what is possible.

In short: You get the Students Demand Action Young Changemakers Summit.

The idea for the Summit started with Students Demand Action’s Makayla Jordan (then a high school Students Demand Action volunteer) and Natrina Roper. They both saw that Black students had meaningful stories and experiences. They knew those perspectives could powerfully shape the gun violence prevention movement. And Makayla and Natrina knew Students Demand Action could help fill the gap in training and support for students across the country.

A few years later, Makayla joined the Students Demand Action staff team. One of her first big goals? Work with Natrina to plan the first Young Changemakers Summit.

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