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Past Event

Gen Z and the Future of Democracy

As 2020 continues to challenge our way of life, young people are facing the brunt of this unrest. COVID-19 is quickly defining this era, but issues such as racial inequity, economic disparity, historic unemployment rates and the fast-approaching presidential election are also informing Generation Z’s worldview. How are young people processing the government’s role in this crisis? What is the current state of civics education in the United States and, most important, what can we do to make sure youth are civically engaged during this time of uncertainty and into the future?

INFORUM and The Commonwealth Club's education initiative, Creating Citizens, have gathered a panel of experts in civics education and youth engagement to discuss how we can continue to educate young people on the structures that impact their lives, and how we can make sure they are an active part of political decision making. Join Generation Citizen’s Scott Warren, IGNITE National’s Sara Guillermo, Kidizenship's Amanda Little and iCivics’ Amber Coleman-Mortley for a conversation on the future of democracy in our country and how we can prepare our youth to save it.

Notes

This program is free, though we invite you to make a donation during registration

This is an online-only event; pre-register for a link to the online program

Warren photo by Rashidah De Vore

This program is generously supported by Levi Strauss & Co. We are grateful for their support and hope others will follow their example to support the Club during these uncertain times.

Levi Strauss & Co

August 20, 2020

United States

Speakers
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Sara Guillermo

Chief Program Officer, IGNITE National

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Amanda Little

Executive Director, Kidizenship; Professor of Journalism, Vanderbilt University

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Scott Warren

CEO, Generation Citizen

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Amber Coleman-Mortley

Director of Social Engagement, iCivics; Founder, Mom of All Capes—Moderator