GenForward Perspectives
Essays, blogs, and critical analyses of and about our data written and produced by GenForward’s team of researchers and writers
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Perspective: Young People are United Against Symbols of White Supremacy Even If the President Isn’t
By Jenn M. JacksonOctober 26, 2020 On Tuesday, September 29 at the first presidential debate of the 2020 campaign season, President Donald Trump was asked to condemn white supremacist violence at anti-police brutality protests that have been happening all over the country…
Perspective: Asian American Youth Support Defunding the Police, Investing in Black Futures
By Diane WongOctober 26, 2020 On Tuesday, June 23 members of the Freedom Inc. Freedom Youth Squad organized a slow car procession down Park Street in Madison, Wisconsin. Afterwards, youth leaders gathered for a socially distant rally to pressure the Madison School Board…
Perspective: What Issues Are Mobilizing Young Latinx Americans to the Polls?
By Vladimir MedenicaOctober 26, 2020 As the presidential election on November 3rd draws near, Latinx Americans have received renewed attention from both pundits and candidates running for office – and for good reason. Latinx Americans account for over 59% of the total population growth…