JUNIOR COUNCIL
Meet our Spring 2022 Junior Council members!
These 12 amazing kids were selected from a pool of outstanding applicants from all across the country. They will spend the next few months discussing and debating important issues, engaging with experts and elected officials, and creating content for a future issue of The Week Junior.
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Christian, age 10
From Pennsylvania
"I want everyone to be anti-racist."
Gabriella, age 11
From Nevada
“Today’s kids need to lead, heal, and care for our planet.”
Jack, age 9
From Maryland
“People shouldn’t be discriminated against because of their race
or gender.”
Jo, age 11
From Washington
“I want everyone to know they
are worthy
and loved.”
Noor, age 12
From New Jersey
“Ending animal cruelty is very important
to me.”
Hunter, age 12
From Idaho
“I want to see more funding for public schools.”
Kendall, age 11
From Oklahoma
“We are the future and our
voices matter.”
Lucy, age 9
From Missouri
"I want to have the same respect and chances in life as everyone else."
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Vihan, age 8
From Virginia
"I wish
and hope all
the bystanders speak up
against bullying."
Srishti, age 10
From New York
“You should never be embarrassed about where you come from or who you are.”
Poppy, age 10
From Washington
“Everyone should earn the same amount of money for equal work, regardless of race, ability, or gender.”
Olivia, age 9
From Texas
“People need to know there is more good news than bad news in the world.”
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Jackson, age 14
From Vermont
“I believe animals deserve just as good a life as humans.”
Owen, age 13
From Washington
“No one should be mistreated because of
the color of their skin.”
Eva, age 13
From Kentucky
“People who
try to justify injustice miss the point of human rights.”
Symphony, age 11
From Virginia
“I hope to learn to speak up and change the world.”
Garrett, age 10
From California
“If I could change one thing, I would provide healthcare
for all."
Nissa, age 10
From Tennessee
“I like to
speak up for what’s right.”
Ryca, age 9
From Washington
“I want to
make the world a better place by removing plastics from the ocean.”
Hala, age 9
From Michigan
“I believe
it’s important
to accept people for who they are.”
Eliana, age 9
From Texas
“I learned
that laughter
is the same
in every language.”
Alexander, age 9
From Virginia
“It only takes one person to change things for the better.”
Rozaria, age 8
From Missouri
“I love learning about the
world and how we can make
an impact.”
Augustus, age 8
From New York
“There should
be no box that people have
to stay in.”
"Be someone who reads the news, be someone who knows who your elected officials are. Serve in community leadership positions. It takes a lot more than a handful of elected officials to make our world a better place. Always be one of those people who are contributing."
What is your best piece of advice for kids to make a difference in the world?
“People in leadership don’t often hear from children. It can be very impactful when we do. Talk to your parents and teachers to better understand an issue that concerns you, and then send a letter or an email to your elected representative. I guarantee you it will make an impression.”
What is the best way children can use their voices to help others?
Mayor David Holt, Oklahoma City, OK
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“Find something you're passionate about and invest both your heart and your energy into it. If you're doing work that is important and meaningful to you, it is also probably impactful for others.”
What is your best piece of advice for kids to make a difference in the world?
“Whenever possible, approach people not from a place of judgment but from a place of understanding. Listen to them. Empathize. Use your power to amplify their voices.”
What is the best way children can use their voices to help others?
Eli Saslow, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
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“Find a cause you really, authentically care about. The trick is to use your own best gifts and passions in service of the greater good. The more your interests and talents align with the cause, the more good you will do and the happier you will be.”
What is your best piece of advice for kids to make a difference in the world?
“There are tons of great ways to do this! Maybe writing articles is what you love. Maybe getting involved in local issues or the student government at your school is what works for you. In the end, which pathway you choose matters less than the energy, care, and commitment you are willing to extend.”
What is the best way children can use their voices to help others?
Jordan Sonnenblick, author
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“Always be an upstander and not a bystander. We need young people to speak up and out when you see injustice happening, no matter how big or small. Maintain your curiosity, kindness and inclusivity. See people in their complete humanity and choose love over hate.”
What is your best piece of advice for kids to make a difference in the world?
“Speak up for those who can't speak up for themselves. Write, draw, speak, and read books to learn more about others. Any act, no matter how great or small, is an important step in creating a more just world.”
What is the best way children can use their voices to help others?
Kelisa Wing, educator
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What is Junior Council?
Junior Council is a collective of 12 students, ages 8 to 14, who learn from The Week Junior editors and mentors how to become strong voices in their community—and beyond.
Through webinars and workshops, Junior Council members discover how to develop informed opinions and turn their ideas into action. They receive age-appropriate research and writing assignments, gain interview experience, engage community leaders in conversations, and collaborate with one another to produce content for the magazine.
What does the Junior Council do?
The Week Junior introduced our first Junior Council in January 2021. Here's a look back at what these talented kids accomplished during their tenure as council members.
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Meet our mentors
To help shape the Junior Council experience, our editors created a team of experts from various vocations to offer guidance to council members. Here is some advice from current and former mentors on how kids can help make a difference in the world.
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Members of our Fall 2021 Junior Council appeared on GMA3, asking questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Check out the segment:
"You are our future. Think about your talents and skills, and how you can use them to best serve others. I use my voice to draw attention to causes I care deeply about, such as housing, higher education (particularly Historically Black colleges and universities), hunger, and healthcare."
What is your best piece of advice for kids to make a difference in the world?
Be brave and speak up! It may be difficult to take the first step, but you will be glad that you did when you see the positive impact that you made. You can use your voice in your community, by speaking, writing, forming an organization, or even starting a social media campaign.
What is the best way children can use their voices to help others?
Alma Adams, United States Congresswoman from North Carolina
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