Having a voice, Letting it be heard

I shouldn't leave a Genocide entry up here since I may not be able to post for while. I'm off to Washington, DC to be a staff person at a young leader's conference.

I'll be learning a bit about civic engagement and will be leading a group on Capitol Hill for some legislative visits. The young people will be urging their legislators to support youth and community development, job training and educational programs for low-income youth.

It should be a really inspiring time. The quote for the conference is from Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."