Today I had the first official Youth Action Forum Editorial Collective meeting. It was so inspiring to be sitting around that big table with a group of youth who truly are inspired, informed, and involved. When I was a young high school activist I would always feel tokenized by older folks. I tried to repress my extreme surprise and joy that these young girls came out to the meeting, but it was hard. They were so talented that they could basically organize the whole thing themselves!

I'm so excited to work with them and get to know them better. On the Forum Editorial Collective we already have a diverse group of youth from across the city who have a wide skill set. We have editors, social workers, environmentalists, immigration activists, queer activists, web designers, communication experts, video artists, campaign organizers, and even one comedian. I am so excited to see the magazine grow and flourish through the love and care of this dynamic team.