Ultimately, more than 2,000 people attended, he said, and Ms. Hinojosa listened to her son’s friends tell stories about racism they had faced. Other teenagers have turned to one another when they have had trouble talking with family or have been unable find resources. Ms. Schultz has been trying to create a one-stop shop of resources for other young activists, which has quickly expanded. But Ms. Schultz still urged other teenagers to voice their beliefs. “These conversations can be difficult, and it can be extremely hard changing someone’s mind,” Ms. Schultz said.

Source: New York Times August 22, 2020 12:00 UTC