The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) Youth Studies program launches our 2025 programming.

The Community and Youth Organizing 2025 Series includes two documentaries with discussions and a panel discussion that highlights the power of youth-led movements through thought-provoking films and dynamic conversations.

The final event in the series is the Youth Organizing for Economic Justice: Panel Discussion.

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Youth Organizing Economic Justice:  Panel Discussion

In this session of the CUNY SPS Youth Studies Community and Youth Organizing Series we will hear from three of many youth organizing efforts in NYC where young people are pushing for greater economic justice in a time when NYC is becoming increasingly unlivable for young adults. 

Professor Lumumba Bandele will engage in conversation with members of the NYC Youth Agenda Coalition to discuss their policy recommendations in relation to housing, transportation, jobs and food access.  We will also hear from members of the NYC Union of Students, a group of NYC college students organizing for higher education funding justice.  Lastly, we will hear from young people from Youth N Power who are transitioning out of the child welfare system and fighting for 5 years of basic income support from New York State. 

Join us to be inspired by the powerful work these groups are doing to ensure that ALL young people can thrive in NYC and figure out ways YOU can become allies in the fight!

Facilitator

Adjunct Lecturer, CUNY School of Professional Studies and Organizer, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement