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          is looking toward a hopeful future, thanks to the inspiration and
          action of the Gen Zs, and despite the challenges they face.</strong
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      <p>
        Take a second to think about this current moment in time. There is a lot
        to process. In the past two years alone, the Covid pandemic has managed
        to expose the cracks in our social, economic, and political systems, and
        has left us wondering whether there is anywhere left to go from here.
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        But the situation has also led to uncovering some very unlikely heroes.
        While the powers that be are combatting our problems with old and
        ineffective solutions, a new generation of heroes has emerged to create
        the world we deserve. Whether it is through harnessing the potential of
        the Internet and social media, or changing the frameworks and
        definitions of equity and equality, one thing is for sure: the next
        generation is ready to make change, and is not afraid to shake things up
        along the way.
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        From the youngest woman of color to serve in the American Congress, to
        the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize, this past decade has
        been full of firsts. Another important first to acknowledge is the
        Internet. From the first email sent in 1971, to Facebook in 2004,
        Instagram in 2010, and most recently, TikTok in 2016, this generation
        has been raised on the Internet and has managed to harness its potential
        to communicate effectively, and create and organize mass movements for
        change.
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        One of the first examples of technology bringing people together was
        Facebook during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 to overthrow President
        Hosni Mubarak. Since then, the use of social media to mobilize change
        has become more effective, with Greta Thunberg using Facebook to
        encourage Fridays for Future climate strikes, and the rapid escalation
        and coming together during the Black Lives Matter movement. This
        generation uses the powers of technology to their advantage.
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          >One thing is for sure:<br />the next generation is ready<br />to make
          change, and is not afraid<br />to shake things up along the way.</span
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      <p>
        Gen Z, the group of people born from around 1995 to 2010, is said to
        have the highest diversity in terms of race, class, and gender identity.
        Combined with increased access to digital platforms, this has led to a
        generation that is changing the way we look at tolerance, equality, and
        equity. Some of the social issues that matter most to Gen Zs are
        equitable access to healthcare, racial equity, and climate change,
        showing a shift from a self-serving mindset to a humanitarian one.
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        This is not to say that this generation is without demons. The Internet
        comes with its own set of dangers, and Gen Zsare sometimes inhibited in
        their ability to form real-world connections and sustain the impact
        created by mass mobilization. Behavior trends like cancel culture and
        social media frenzy often make it difficult to understand the
        dimensionality of an issue and find a proper solution. If Gen Zs are
        truly going to bring change, they will need to channel their enthusiasm
        and passion, and also develop the maturity and depth of understanding
        required to create a long-standing, sustainable, and equitable impact.
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        From Greta Thunberg to Amanda Gorman to Malala Yousafzai, they are
        making strides in every area – environmental activism, art, racial
        equality, and education for all. They are ready to use what they have
        and know to bring a magnitude of change that has never been seen before.
        More importantly, they are hopeful, and not taking no for an answer.
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        To sum it all up, as Greta Thunberg said, “We can no longer let the
        people in power decide what is politically possible. We can no longer
        let the people in power decide what hope is. Hope is not passive. Hope
        is telling the truth. Hope is action.” And above all, what the next
        generation promises is hope for a better future.
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