Chanda talks to EYEJ students Carrington Hughes, Arunima Gupta , and Richa Kuklani about the digital divide, lack of Black representation in film and media, and what the future may hold for student-oriented learning and less teacher-focused classrooms.
EYEJ (Empowering Youth Exploring Justice) is a nonprofit organization that drives social justice reform by empowering young people to advocate for change.
Carrington Hughes is a 16-year-old sophomore at Shaker Heights school. Her journey with EYEJ began with the YODJ program. She is now a member of the EYEJ youth council as a recruiter and speaker. She is also the creator and owner of the blog @trulymetanoia on Instagram.
Arunima Gupta is a senior at the Academy for Math, Science, and Engineering in Rockaway, NJ. She is extremely passionate about education, cognitive science, and mental health. Outside of school, Arunima enjoys singing, dancing, playing tennis, volunteering, and talking to friends.
Richa Kuklani is a senior in Pennsylvania. She is involved in many activities relating to science, education, and social justice. She joined EYEJ because of how the organization gave youth the opportunity to try to solve injustices and challenges facing various communities.