Gen Z Has Entered the Chat Pt.1

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Apr 17, 2025

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Victoria Pannell

In this engaging discussion, Marley Dias, a young activist and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, challenges traditional views on community involvement. Ty Hobson-Powell shares insights on his campaign for D.C. statehood, emphasizing the need for active political engagement. Victoria Pannell outlines her work with Until Freedom, highlighting the significance of youth voices in activism. They tackle generational divides in civic engagement and reflect on the unique motivations driving Gen Z towards social justice, making a case for inclusive, collaborative activism.

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Marley Dias's Achievements

Marley Dias, creator of #1000BlackGirlBooks, is a student at Harvard and a Netflix producer.
She collected over 15,000 books featuring Black girl protagonists.

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Ty Hobson-Powell's Advocacy Work

Ty Hobson-Powell is an international community advocate and author.
He has worked on campaigns like "51 For 51" for D.C. statehood.

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Victoria Pannell's Activism Journey

Victoria Pannell has been active in social justice since eighth grade, working with organizations like Until Freedom.
She exemplifies young people's sustained engagement in activism.

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Gen Z Responds to Roland’s Black Bank of Justice Pt. 1

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum host a cross-generational discussion with three politically active youths. Our young guests respond to Roland Martin’s statement from last week’s show that young folks are withdrawing from the Black bank of justice without making their own deposits.

Our guests provide an alternative perspective to Roland’s–a perspective that our hosts will (politely) challenge.

OUR GUESTS:

Victoria Pannell is an organizer with Until Freedom and Social Impact Advisor with We Inspire Justice.

Ty Hobson-Powell led the “51 For 51” Washington D.C. statehood campaign and founded Concerned Citizens Demanding Change. In 2024, he managed the Mail-In Ballot Processing Division for D.C.’s Board of Elections. He’s been appointed State Political Program Director in Mississippi, supporting a major voter engagement initiative with Mississippi Votes. His upcoming book, The Fire Right Now—a nod to James Baldwin—is slated for release this summer.

Marley Dias is a celebrated changemaker and one of the youngest people to appear on Forbes 30 Under 30. She launched #1000BlackGirlBooks, collecting over 15,000 books featuring Black girl protagonists. A junior at Harvard, Marley is also the host and executive producer of Netflix’s Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices.

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