There is a huge myth that millennials don't care. That the younger generation doesn't get involved in fighting injustice, yet rather engage solely in "slacktivism." This bogus term is defined as "actions performed via the Internet in support of a political or social cause but regarded as requiring little time or involvement, e.g., signing an online petition or joining a campaign group on a social media website."
AND TO THAT I SAY
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Though I will attest that the younger generation's online media presence might be a bit misleading in terms of the tangible activism, I must say that I believe our generation is the most engaged and involved when it comes to fighting oppression and injustice. This statement is grounded in Fact and Science. You're welcome.
One Online Activism that is getting the job done is the Trevor Project.
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The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
The Trevor Project operates three core program areas in order to provide life-saving and life-affirming resources for LGBTQ youth and to create safe, accepting and inclusive environments for all young people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Phone: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR
Everything you need to know about The Trevor Project is right here in this video, take a look!
- K
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