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Power Players: Becoming a Powerful Activist & Organizer

By NowThis

Published on 10/26/2022 at 10:11 AM

"I had to come face to face with what it really means to be young and Black in America" — Nupol Kiazolu entered the world of activism at just 12 years old. Here's how she hopes to inspire others to make a difference.

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