Not in New York, or registered for the conference? No problem. The event will be fully livestreamed in English, Spanish and Arabic. Head to the livestream page now >>
We have two youth reporters on the scene who will be bringing you their impressions of the event as well as Q&As from the speakers. Meet them both after the jump.
Name: Sadie Cruz
Age: 17
School: El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice
I want to be a (though I know I may still change my mind): A journalist
Best book I’ve read this year: Kindred by Octavia Butler
Thing few people know about me: I really love to bake.
Name: Nia Ashley
Age: 18
School: Barnard College at Columbia University
I want to be a (though I know I may still change my mind): I want to run my own production company. I actually technically do. It’s called Upward Slope. I’ve helped my friends produce their projects and well as some of my own. I really just want to be able to do anything: write, direct, act, costume design, etc.
Thing few people know about me: I have a really long tongue.
Stay tuned for reporting from these fledgling journalists.