Activism

Takei largely credits his activism to his father in They Called Us Enemy, and we saw several examples of it through the protests and public speaking engagements in the book. As explore activism on this page, think about the causes are you passionate about and what you can do to support them.

Read about the work teens are doing around the world for causes they care about

Read about the demonstration teens lead for gun control in the United States following the Parkland shooting

This article was written for teachers, but you don't need to wait for us to use these ideas in how you can get involved in making our world a better place.

Citlali Ruiz, a Godinez alumna, who now works as a statewide youth coordinator for Youth Organize! California

Read about recent rent control efforts and the activists who are involved

Choose a few names on this list that you've never heard before and find out how they engaged in activism

Explore the virtual gallery featuring art from artists standing against oppression

Glimpse into the long history of protest music and its power

Learn about the disability rights movement and its history

Related Books in Our Library

Click on the book cover to see more information about each book.

An introduction to how nonviolent demonstrations have been successful, highlighting several leaders across history.

Read about these 15 individuals who made and are making a difference, all before they became legal adults.

Read about how the United Nations works with human rights issues