Speaking with the Future
Discussing advocacy with AHF youth advocates
GUEST BIO:
Aiden, Gabby, and Cameron are three youth advocates whose parents all work as AHF employees. They range from fourth grade (Gabby) to 9th (Cameron) and 10th (Aiden).
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[1:50] - What Does Advocacy Mean to You?
Pure perspectives from young people
Answers to this question range from “speaking up, not speaking over” and standing up for what you believe in, to lending your voice to a group of people who need your support. This simple yet powerful definition of advocacy is one that we could all stand to keep in mind when the world of being an advocate seems complicated or frustrating.
[6:19] - Engaging Youth Advocates
What older generations can do
How can the older generation get youth involved in advocacy? It begins with being open and sharing their stories, rather than hiding the past or difficult truths from young people. Show the full story of the past, the bad and the good, because it informs the present and ultimately the future.
[25:29] - A Plea for Lawmakers
What leaders can do to ensure school safety
Safe areas, enhanced security measures, and better protocols can all be beneficial to help avoid dangerous situations at school. But the truth is that many attackers are people welcomed into schools— students or past students, etc. So our youth advocates’ perspective is that we have to reduce access to the weapons of choice of these attackers— high-capacity rifles.
[0:00] - A Message of Hope
Optimism amid widespread pessimism
When all three youth guests are asked whether they have hope for the future of this country, the answer is a resounding “Yes.” There are many complex issues that must be addressed, and we’re nowhere near the finish line, but all three guests feel there is hope that positive outcomes can emerge when it comes to all of these issues.
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The After Hours podcast is an official podcast of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, in which host Lauren Hogan is joined by experts in a range of fields to educate, inform, and inspire listeners on topics that go far beyond medical information to cover leadership, creativity, and success.
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Lauren Hogan is the Associate Director of Communications for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and has been working in a series of roles with the Foundation since 2016. She’s passionate about increasing the public visibility of AIDS, the Foundation's critical work, and how everyday people can help join the fight to make cutting-edge medicine, treatment, and support available for anyone who needs it.
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