Erin Williams

Erin Williams is a Guest Author for Kidizenship from Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

March 2, 2022

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Welcome to Our Launch Issue!

This is the nation's first non-partisan, non-profit magazine for young people interested in civics and politics. We are where civics education, creative expression and community action merge. Have you been looking for

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Step Aside, Schoolhouse Rock!

10 things to read, watch, and listen to if you're interested in civics and politics

March 22, 2022

Eight Heroes Making Mental Health a Priority in Schools

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Meet the student leaders tackling issues of self-acceptance, disordered eating, and everyday stress and anxiety.

How a Debate Champion Wins an Argument

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Zion Dixon lost many debates before he won the Tournament of Champions; here’s what he learned.

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“Black” or “African American” — Which is More Appropriate?

Terms limit — and liberate — our identities. A young woman explores the power of words.

by Erin Williams

June 13, 2022

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Let’s Get Real About Hair Discrimination

A version of this article was originally published in The Shakerite, the student newspaper of Shaker Heights High School, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. As a Black woman, having your hair done is

by Erin Williams

June 13, 2022