Capres took to Facebook to organize a Black Lives Matter protest in Central London that would commence at the Oxford Circus tube station on July 10, 2016. She posted a screenshot of the event page on Twitter, and people immediately began sharing it onto their own accounts. Eventually, it caught the attention of the BBC — they tweeted it out — as well as singer-songwriter, Kehlani, who posted it on her Instagram page.

I thought we had hope. I thought things were getting better.”

[her mother’s boyfriend] being killed,’"

her four-year-old daughter.

n February of this year, Théo, a 22-year-old black man, was raped and beaten by police in a Paris suburb.

In February of this year, Théo, a 22-year-old black man, was raped and beaten by police in a Paris suburb.

"Tout le monde déteste la police," or “Everyone hates the police,”

While it’s difficult to speculate on the ages of the young protestors,

Members also organize marches and meet with government officials

I just did what I felt I needed to do to raise awareness that my generation’s future was at stake,

when Alec was only 13 years old.

Some teens are taking action on big initiatives,

CURWOOD: By the way, how do you find the time to do all this work on top of what—homework, sports, piano, and well, let’s face it, being a kid?

Yeah, I definitely have a pretty good one that we did. You know, after the tsunami in 2004 there was a lot of shortages of computers, learning equipment, schools, teachers. We actually had a local pediatrician from our area—

CURWOOD: Now you’re working internationally.

LIN: Recycling-wise we’re not really sure about the amount. We just kind of hear back from CR2

When we started our project in our town, like, when we found out how many people knew about it, it was just less than 15 percent. It was like, ten percent or so of residents even knew what E-waste was, so I mean, just the fact that it’s so little known and that by raising awareness we could just do so

electronics and computers that’s generated around the world.

Be creative! Activism doesn't have to involve large events. Even if you're working out of your garage you can still make a difference

Talk to other activists. If you know other activists in your community who are involved in the cause you are interested in, talking to them is a great way to find out what work is already being done in your area and what you can do to help out.[16]

Taking a class can not only help you become more informed about your cause, but it can also help you connect to others who are interested in the same issues.

Identify and specify your passions. When you look at the world around you, what gets you excited? Fills you with hope, makes you angry?

Donate money or supplies. Most activists or charitable organizations need resources to do their work.

Most activist organizations offer different levels of involvement. So you can do whatever you feel most comfortable with

Set ambitious but realistic goals.

you can do so by educating yourself about the issue,

An activist is anyone who sees the need for change and devotes their time to doing something about it.

Volunteer your time. One of the best ways to make a difference is to donate your time to support your passion.

oin (or start) an organization that supports your cause.

like India a lot of children simply do not receive the adequate quality of education that would allow them to choose a different path, make a career for themselves, break the cycle of poverty and give back to their community.

Gabriel interviewed, among others, a brave young boy named Wesley, who had started a project to help the local kids.

There was no Hollywood magic, no marketing ploy, no privileged rich white celebrity doing a tear-jerking voice over

concrete blocks that had replaced their football field

fulfilling childhood.

This 14 year old Brazilian boy didn’t have much in the way of riches