Teens Take Charge
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Student-led intergenerational org fighting for an anti-racist school system in NYC #UnscreenOurSchools #SolidarityNotScarcity #ExpandSYEP ✊🏿 ✊🏽 ✊🏾
New York, NY
Joined March 2017
.@NYCMayor has announced more budget cuts to libraries, schools, CUNY, & services when New Yorkers desperately need care & resources! Join us with @PeoplesPlanNYC & allies to fight AGAINST cuts & FOR housing, 3-K, education & #CareNotCuts on 3/7 @ 11 AM!
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In February 2022, Mayor Adams released his preliminary fiscal year 2024 budget for NYC. Once again, the mayor’s proposed an austerity budget filled with cuts to core resources and services that New...
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Join the @INCLUDEnyc Fair on Sat Feb 11 & learn more about organizations and programs supporting young people with disabilities!
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We’re looking forward to connecting with you at the INCLUDEnyc Fair! Learn more about organizations and programs supporting young people with disabilities. There are more ways to connect this year!
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Friendly reminder that we are recruiting for a new cohort of #NYC high-schoolers who want to use their #youthvoice to fight for change and #racialjustice! Submit to our interest form by 12/10: https://t.co/b0WsBJZ7qu
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🌟Get involved w/TTC!🌟As an organizer, staff member, or advisory board member - note the updated timelines and apply at links in the bio
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Today, CACF released our new education report "A Diverse City Needs Integrated Schools," which examines the impact and benefits of school integration on AAPI students and families in New York City. https://t.co/rClTTaSVin
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Friendly reminder that we are recruiting for a new cohort of #NYC high-schoolers who want to use their #youthvoice to fight for change and #racialjustice! Submit to our interest form by 12/10: https://t.co/b0WsBJZ7qu
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To make sure our youth organizers have the support they need, we're hiring part and full-time staff members to join our team. Young people encouraged to apply! We're looking for folks aligned with our values. Click to apply: https://t.co/mgixaFBmzj
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Teens Take Charge appreciates your donations on this #GivingTuesday as we navigate the nonprofit industrial complex, work towards being accountable to our community & encourage radical transformation. Donate today: https://t.co/0gqP021TwX
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We're returning to being a resource to the larger community of NYC youth, including providing more public workshops. Our first one will be a self-care workshop called "Who Taught You to Hate Yourself?" This Fri 4:30PM @ Mayday Space in BK - sign up here https://t.co/0RqnCG2RZP
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📣 WE'RE RECRUITING! 📣 We’re excited to welcome a new group of New York City public high school students & high school-aged youth as TTC organizers! Submit to the interest form here by DECEMBER 10! https://t.co/b0WsBJGYcm
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We've heard from so many TTC alumni that they wanted to see better processes for welcoming new organizers, supporting members and alumni, & prioritizing wellness. We're excited to put their ideas and feedback into action as we move forward together. Stay turned for more updates!
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The change at TTC is long overdue, but the impact it will have on our future organizers is well worth it. We're grateful to the youth organizers who worked so hard to create a safe, healthy, & anti-racist TTC. We're excited to share updates about our work with you all next week!
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We're returning to our founder's original vision for a strong and healthy TTC community. We created community values and revisit them at every gathering. We are building in wellness activities so our organizers able to connect with, trust, and depend on each other.
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Something we've been working on at TTC is being brave in the face of conflict. This has helped us navigate difficult situations not only in our community, but among our family and friends as well. Photo credit: La'Toya Beecham
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These convos are hard, give each other grace and appreciation for participating. Follow @teenstakecharge for more insight on how to have these convos
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@teenstakecharge is featured in our @unapologeticdoc discussion guide. They are doing some major healing and transformation. What kind of changes might your GSA need to make? Read the slides to start the discussion.
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Reflections on healing from @WilliamDiep6, TTC Operations & Press Lead, TTC Alumni Class of 2021
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Healing was necessary for us before we moved on to create the systems and processes to address and prevent harm. Our community will continue to center wellness and relationships in our organizing, and make sure that all of our youth feel safe and cared for.
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