It’s easy being green. Just ask Chloe Mills, president of Green Youth Movement (aka GYM). Initially the VP, she took over the everyday reins for the LA-based environmental initiative when its founder, Ally Maize, went to study at Emory University.

Are the words to “Friday” still stuck in your head? Us, too. (That tune practically defines catchy!) But that’s not the only part of the viral song sensation that’s had a lasting impact. Meet singer Benni Cinkle, one of the

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The winners of the Nobel Peace Prize – one of the prestigious Nobel prizes awarded each year in recognition of cultural and scientific advances – were announced last week, and for the first time ever, the Prize was divided in … Continue reading →

What sparks true inspiration to create change? Where does the idea, the passion, the confidence, and the tenacity to see it through come from? Jessica Markowitz, founder of Impuwe Richard’s Rwanda, answers these questions through her story, which she recently … Continue reading →

In 2001, poet and singer/songwriter Keren Taylor combined her passion for writing and inspiring girls to create WriteGirl, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization for high school girls centered on the craft of creative writing and empowerment through self-expression. Ten years … Continue reading →

Though we’re usually referring to people when we talk about change agents, we couldn’t talk about teens and social change without mentioning Do Something. In case you missed the memo, Do Something is an online community whose goal is to … Continue reading →

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