My Activism Journey
“Activism is more than just yelling or holding a sign.”
If you want to be an activist, you have to be prepared to “do the internal work,” and “have confidence in yourself and what you’re advocating for.” In this episode, Cheyenne and her friend Firdaws reflect on their activism experiences and share their most important tips.
Cheyenne O’Meally is an Afro-Latina organizer/activist and artist from the Bronx. She studies psychology with a minor in black studies at SUNY New Paltz. Cheyenne is an Alumni facilitator of the Liberation Program at the Brotherhood-Sister sol in Harlem, teaching political education while also working with youth organizers to create the schools they want and deserve. She is also a youth leader of DSC-NY (Dignity in School Campaign New York), where she is currently working on a campaign to establish police-free schools in NYC. An avid reader, music connoisseur, older sister, cat lover, and beloved daughter, she spends her free time making dope playlists, honing her podcasting skills, learning, and vibe-ing with her family and friends.
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