'I'm going to school for the first time - I'm going to college this fall at USC,' said Day. 'But it's a huge financial burden on my family, so I understand especially within the Black community with the lack of resources how important this money is.'
A young Bay Area activist's efforts are reaching new heights, doling $10,000 in scholarships to Black students ready to make their own change.A young Bay Area activist's efforts are reaching new heights, doling $10,000 in scholarships Sunday night to Black students ready to make their own change.
"When I kind of discovered activism and these programs that helped me find my voice and advocate for communities that just kind of became my thing," said 18-year-old Indigo Eatmon, who's passion for activism was evident at the tender age of ten. "I've just been in a family that cherishes advocacy of social justice equity for everyone.
Eatmon also credits her upbringing in Oakland. "Since there's so much diversity in Oakland and so many people from around the world that live in Oakland and then also just its history of protesting," said Eatmon, who's one of six students receiving a college scholarship from Youth Advocates for Change.
Tiana Day founded the nonprofit on the heels of the murder of George Floyd; at the time organizing the"I had no idea what I was really starting. I think I just had a passion and was willing to act on it," said Day.
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