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Commonwealth Club Of California

Wednesday, September 16 at 2:00 pm

Gen Z and the Future of Democracy

As 2020 continues to challenge our way of life, young people are facing the brunt of this unrest. COVID-19 is quickly defining this era, but issues such as racial inequity, economic disparity, historic unemployment rates and the fast-approaching presidential election are also informing Generation Z’s worldview. How are young people processing the government’s role in this crisis? What is the current state of civics education in the United States and, most important, what can we do to make sure youth are civically engaged during this time of uncertainty and into the future?

INFORUM and The Commonwealth Club's education initiative, Creating Citizens, have gathered a panel of experts in civics education and youth engagement to discuss how we can continue to educate young people on the structures that impact their lives, and how we can make sure they are an active part of political decision making. Join us for a conversation on the future of democracy in our country and how we can prepare our youth to save it.

Speakers:
Sara Guillermo
Chief Program Officer, IGNITE National

Amanda Little
Executive Director, Kidizenship; Professor of Journalism, Vanderbilt University

Scott Warren
CEO, Generation Citizen

Amber Coleman-Mortley
Director of Social Engagement, iCivics; Founder, Mom of All Capes—Moderator

To listen to the audio of “Gen Z and the Future of Democracy” from Commonwealth Club Of California online, please click HERE.