The Summer Youth Institute is winding down, but I feel like the students are winding up, gearing up, getting pumped up, with ideas and goals and dreams. As a staff member, I feel that I have benefited greatly from this experience. The role I expected to play was of teacher, guide, and mentor. The role that has found me is the role of listener, learner and participant as well. Today has been a day where we each have written down our OWN declaration. I'll share mine.
We, the youth in age, and in spirit, declare these truths:
All are created equal and deserve equal rights.
All should be free from oppressive discrimination based on sex, skin color, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and beliefs.
All should have the right to a healthy, educated life.
All should have the right to life.
We, the youth in age, and in spirit, will not rest until we are united, with liberty and equality for all.
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