Did you know that Gen Z has been recently coined as the “Activism Generation?” Young people have been at the forefront, time and time again, of major movements in history. Gen-Z is rising up to face the challenges they see in society, spearheading change in politics, social justice, the environment - you name it.
On today’s episode, we sat down with Gen-Z activists Deja Foxx and Amanda LaCount to discuss what activism looks like today, what it looks like in their respective fields, and how activism today differs from that of past generations. Read more about our guests below!
Meet Deja Foxx, who is an activist, organizer, influencer, speaker, and strategist. From homelessness in high school to the forefront of the reproductive justice movement and Dean’s List at Columbia University, Deja is changing the world at 19 years old. She’s been named a Teen Vogue 21 under 21, joined the Dazed 100, and received the Planned Parenthood Catalyst for Change Award. Deja is also the founder behind both the El Rio Reproductive Health Access Project and Gen Z Girl Gang. Through influencing, she has become MAC Cosmetics' youngest ambassador, joined Nike as a Dream Leader, and most recently took leave from her university to work full time as a surrogate strategist and staffer on the Kamala Harris campaign. Follow Deja’s work and journey on her Instagram @dejafoxx!
Meet Amanda LaCount, who is a hip hop dancer, actress, choreographer, singer, model and influencer taking the world by storm. Amanda has been a dancer since she was two years old and she moved to LA in 2015 to follow her dream of becoming a professional dancer and actress. Some of her most notable performances include performing on this past season of America’s Got Talent, dancing alongside Lady Gaga in her latest music video, walking in Rihanna’s “Savage X Fenty” Show at NYFW which is now streaming on Amazon Prime, dancing at Coachella with Lizzo, dancing with Meghan Trainor at the Radio Disney Music Awards, dancing in Katy Perry's "Swish Swish" music video feat. Nicki Minaj, and many more. Amanda spearheaded her own movement #BreakingTheStereotype which promotes body positivity and the belief that any "body" can be a dancer. Amanda's passion is dance, but her goal is to inspire others to follow their dreams. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandalacount to keep up with her performances and the #BreakingTheStereotype movement!
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