Grassroots Central Mass member Colin Brown joined the podcast "Be the Change," to discuss his activism with the group to support progressive candidates, promote government transparency, and work for climate justice. Hear about his inspiration, aspiration, and advice for young people beginning their activism. Listen to the podcast. Thanks for being a voice for change, Colin!
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From Hardwick, Mass., Colin, 18, is a senior in high school and a state leader for Teens 4 Change. He is an advocate and activist for climate action, climate justice, education, and common sense gun laws.
We remain involved in writing letters and postcards in support of candidates on all levels of government and in support of legislation that moves our nation, state, and local communities toward greater economic, climate, racial, and social justice.
We remain deeply concerned about climate change and environmental degradation and this has prompted us to remain active in planning events focused on the environment, planting trees, following climate-related legislation, and working to encourage big banks to divest from funding fossil fuel projects.
We also are partnering with others to encourage regional police departments to hire mental health workers to assist them in their work, especially when mental health concerns or addiction struggles are central.
We continue advocating for the rights of immigrants and will begin work again on getting the Safe Communities bill passed in Massachusetts. Uplifting initiatives that increase diversity in our schools, uphold the rights of our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ neighbors is also a priority. Finding ways to bring full equality for all is our guiding light.
Increasing awareness of climate change and the unique elements of our New England landscape prompted us to contact librarians in our surrounding towns to see if they would like more books on topics related to the environment.
Starting in 2021 we went into the great outdoors to host our Trees Are Treasures events. These family-friendly events feature trail walks with costumed interpreters along the way explaining fascinating aspects of the habitat.
