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Young People Can Lead as “We Meet the Moment.” But, They Need Our Country to Invest in Them

Young people of color from places of long-time disinvestment, a history of racist systems, and concentrated poverty are starting from even further back than most.

BY Stephen A. Patrick

Blog Post

06.24.2020
US Education Policy

Youth Lead Now! Hope, Education, & Pathways to Progress

Former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, discusses how youth can stay engaged with community action and foster hope in the face of adversity. Moderated by Kriste Dragon and Jasmine Adams, the conversation explores why youth are essential for community-driven leadership and how they can play a pivotal role as leaders during the current COVID-19 crisis.

BY Youth Lead Now!

Video

04.22.2020
Around the Institute

Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship Graduates First Cohort in Arkansas/Mississippi Delta

Sixteen aspiring young leaders from Arkansas & Mississippi graduated from the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship Program on July 14, 2019 in Clarksdale, MS.

BY Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship

Blog Post

07.29.2019
Around the Institute

Second Class of Aspen Young Leaders Fellows Graduates in Greater Newark Area

The Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship program graduated its second cohort of young leaders in the Greater Newark Area on July 21, 2019.

BY Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship

Blog Post

07.29.2019
Society

Bringing Out the Strength Within

Chyann McQueen, age 19, is sitting at Sylvia’s Restaurant in New York City across from Jessica Disu. The air smells like soul food and McQueen is eating ...

BY Elizabeth Weissberg

Blog Post

02.13.2019
Racial Equity

Room to Make Mistakes

We don't provide black and brown kids the opportunities to mess up like their white peers.

BY Karol V. Mason

Blog Post

06.27.2018
Asia

The Dreams of India's Young People

India has 600 million citizens under age 25. Their aspirations will define the world's future.

BY Snigdha Poonam

Blog Post

06.13.2018
Civic Action

Watch This Year's Aspen Challenge Winners

Students from Philadelphia and Chicago will be presenting at the Aspen Ideas Festival this summer thanks to these initiatives.

BY Nicole Corea

Blog Post

06.16.2017
Civic Action

Watch This Year's Aspen Challenge Winners

Students from Philadelphia and Chicago will be presenting at the Aspen Ideas Festival this summer thanks to these initiatives.

BY Nicole Corea

Blog Post

04.18.2017
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