Change You Want To See!
Lately, I’ve seen a lot of young people who seem understandably worn down—even traumatized—by today’s hostile political climate. Many feel demoralized. Some say they're tired. Others talk about needing rest. And I get it.
Some of this seems to stem from the disappointment over the defeat of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Others are frustrated after years of voting for the Democratic Party, only to feel like their lives haven’t improved in any meaningful way.
There’s also a growing and valid sense—especially among young Black folks—that we give everything to help society, only to be thrown under the bus later. People on both the left and right use us as a like collateral damage in their fights, then dismiss our struggles as "identity politics"—calling them divisive or "boutique issues." Even on the left, racial justice is too often treated as secondary to so-called working-class issues.
I’ve even heard some younger influencers claim that “rest is revolutionary.” And when I challenge them on that, they clap back with: "OK boomer. Do you even talk to young people?"
Well yes, I do...
