What can YOU do?

“Tell people to BE the love and hopefully we’ll be able to make a positive shift in this planet.” ~ Nitika Chopra 

In the face of racial violence in the United States, lots of kids and adults are upset. Today, we bring you three videos from women who offer some advice. Take a listen and add your thoughts to the discussion in our comments below. 

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From self-help specialist Nitika Chopra: “This is the most vulnerable and blunt I have EVER been in a video. I put it all out there in regards to how I feel about the current state of America + what we can do about it: ‘Practice being the light!'”
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The events in Ferguson have sparked discussions in homes and communities, including schools. Correspondent Jeffrey Brown speaks with #FergusonSyllabus creator Dr. Marcia Chatelain of Georgetown University and Liz Collins of Washington Latin Public Charter School on how teachers can use Missouri history and the role of the media to teach and discuss what is happening in Ferguson. [/symple_column][symple_column size=”two-third” position=”last” fade_in=”false”]
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4GGL thanks UN Women for this inspiration.

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UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.  [/symple_column][symple_column size=”one-fourth” position=”last” fade_in=”false”]

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