The New York youth activist group fighting climate change from the margins

It takes a new generation of voices to deconstruct old systems and, in New York City, the current of capitalism and meritocracy is being taken on by an activated youth movement.

Motivated to uplift through intelligent discussion and direct action, youth empowerment collective, the YLC – Young Lordes Collective – has its sights set on spearheading change from their city, outwards, pushing towards a greener, cleaner New York, in which food security is a stable norm… read more on www.nowness.com

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