#beyonddifferences

Supporting Youth Identity, Agency & Belonging

A conversation with Beyond Differences' staff & teens on creating space for true authentic youth voice & promoting a healthy sense of identity, and fostering student belonging. With special attention being called to diversity, equity and inclusion and response to cultural crises (e.g., anti-Asian hate, George Floyd). Teen leaders will also share their experiences on finding their voice and developing a sense of agency and what /who helped them take action, as well as what hindered them from taking action. Participants will come away with actionable strategies to engage youth.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Matteo Diaz

Matteo Diaz

San Rafael High School

photo of Juan Flores

Juan Flores

Redwood High School

photo of Sally Matsuishi

Sally Matsuishi

Beyond Differences

photo of Lisette Ostrander

Lisette Ostrander

Beyond Differences

About
Format: Talk
Type: Session
Focus Area: K-12 Education