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CLX May Meetup
Join us for our May Community Meetup to hear more about opportunities for Mentor Training and Recognition! 5/16/24 9:30-11:30AM Harold…
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Digital Media Redefines Youth Activism
Studies have shown declining trust in the ability of government institutions and elected officials to address issues, especially among youth. However, this does not mean that young people are civically disengaged. Instead, young people are utilizing digital media and technology tools to create a broader definition of civics than the commonly held perspective that civic engagement is confined primarily to electoral politics.