Climate Justice: Knight Reading (Reading in Common), 2020-2021

These US-based activists know firsthand the impact racism, poverty, and colonialism have had on the planet.

21 young plaintiffs from the case, Juliana v. United States, argue their constitutional rights are being violated based on the 2018 United Nations report on the current rate of global emissions leading toward climate catastrophe.

Throughout history and today, young people have often been at the forefront for change.

Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges.

Young Futurists is The Root's "annual list of the 25 best and brightest young African-Americans who excel in the fields of social justice and activism, arts and culture, enterprise and corporate innovation, science and technology, and green innovation."

No longer the new kids on the block, Millennials have moved firmly into their 20s and 30s, and a new generation is coming into focus. Generation Z – diverse and on track to be the most well-educated generation yet – is moving toward adulthood with a liberal set of attitudes and an openness to emerging social trends.