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I used to think that social justice work was intimidating and that I was more comfortable with charity/service. I learned that relationships are powerful. So now I will work to

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Organizing was simple   And then I learned that there are many different steps and patience that take to organize. So now I will try to apply these steps we learned today to help me organize to improve my school.

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I used to think of social media as a place of just catching up with people and news. And then I learned that you can use social media to use your voice. So now I will start using my platform to help others

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I used to think that doing service with people much older than me would not be as good as service with people my age. And then I learned that you can have meaningful one to one conversations with them and learn a lot. So now I am more open to listening to elders.

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I used to think it was simple to start spreading awareness. And then I learned that there are many steps and actions needed to actually make change. So now I understand all the effort put into taking steps for justice.

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I used to think that young people didn't have any power, then I learned that while we have to fight harder to get our point across, we still have power. Now I know I can use my voice to help others.

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I used to think it would be hard to get to know people in the community organizing area. And then I learned how many people I already knew that could help me. So now I am better prepared for the future.

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I used to think that my efforts would just be a drop in the bucket. And then I learned that power is found in the relationships I'm able to build, not just in myself. So now I'm energized to use my connections to achieve equity.

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I used to think young people did not have a say in important matters. And then I learned that we are the future so we need to have a voice because we will be living in this world. So now I will speak up for any changes I believe in. 

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I used to think young people did not have a say in important matters. And then I learned that we are the future so we need to have a voice because we will be living in this world. So now I will speak up for any changes I believe in. 

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I used to think that I don't have a voice. And then I learned that I can be heard. So now I will speak my mind.

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I used to think I didn't have that many connections. And then I learned I have many indirect and direct connections. So now I want to use my connections in a way to better benefit the world around me and transform lives.

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I used to think that effective organizing was a mystery, and then I learned about the steps and moving parts involved with organizing. So now I know what I have to do to accomplish meaningful change. 

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I used to think that effective organizing was a mystery, and then I learned about the steps and moving parts involved with organizing. So now I know what I have to do to accomplish meaningful change. 

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I used to think that community organizing meant bringing people together and simply doing one thing to achieve a goal, and then I learned that it takes much more than that. So now I know that you have to prepare more things and connections.

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I used to think that being young and new to social justice meant I don’t have as much of an impact, but then I learned that being young can be an advantage too, now I will be less intimidated by older people in power

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I used to think

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I used to think that activism was about breaking instructions down.
But then I learned that it is easier to create change by making relationships and targeting specific people.
So now I know new ways to reach a goal through organization

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that organizing was somehting that could be done in a short

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I used to think that

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I used to think it was hard for young people to take up space in activism. Today I learned that although it takes work, it is definitely possible.

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I used to think it was hard for young people to take up space in activism. Today I learned that although it takes work, it is definitely possible.

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I used to think that activism was a a sporadic process. But then I learned that there is a formula for creating effective change. So now I plan on utilizing the formula in my own organizing.

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I used to think power was control and then I learned it was freedom, courage, and love. So now I will try to build power through love

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i used to think that service was a one step call your representative process but i learned that there are many steps and each step requires dedication and loyalty to the cause it represents. so now i am aware of the work being done by the many activists in our world.

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I used to think that as long as you knew people their connections would help your.cause. And then I learned you cannot rely on others connections and you have to create them with every person. So now I will learn to create relationships.

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I used to think that as long as you knew people their connections would help your.cause. And then I learned you cannot rely on others connections and you have to create them with every person. So now I will learn to create relationships.

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I used to think that power was a scary thing. But then I learned that power for truth and love equals freedom, courage, and love through community. So now I want to work with my community to gain power so we can spread love and work for justice.

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I used to think that institutions need to be changed to see change. And then I learned the people in these institutions are the ones who need to be convinced change is necessary.
So now I understand what I need to do to see real change.

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I didn't used to know how much effort and steps went into organizing. And then I learned that it takes a lot of steps and effort. So now I have a better understanding of organizing as a whole.

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I didn't used to know how much effort and steps went into organizing. And then I learned that it takes a lot of steps and effort. So now I have a better understanding of organizing as a whole.

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I used to think my network was big. And then I learned that I need to expand my network to many more people. So now will start to extend my hand to many others.

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I used to think my network was more divided and each person's role was limited. And then I learned how connected my relationships truly are and ways they intersect. So now I can take more conscious actions and utilize my network more effectively.

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I used to think that talking with council members is intimidating. And then I learned that it can be as simple as going live on social media. It can also involve research about the council members and setting an appointment. So now I will use the aspect of power and love, along with planning, to help advocate.