As part of WRITING CHANGE, ELC's initiative to advance literacy through access, advocacy, and artistic expression,
As part of WRITING CHANGE, ELC's initiative to advance literacy through access, advocacy, and artistic expression,
Local ELC employee volunteers joined WriteGirl members and the evening's emcee,
Battling imposter syndrome, a term Gorman referenced as 'a statistically stereotyped threat, plaquing gender and racial equity,' was the evening's theme. ELC employees and members of WriteGirl participated in the event's activities with rounds of conversation and encouragement, inspiring twenty enthusiastic young writers to speak from their hearts and discuss obstacles faced within their schools, homes, and communities. Through the passion of their pens, participants brought power to their voices, illustrating experiences that inspired insights to overcome and progress.
Gorman also shared her thoughts on the importance of volunteerism. 'When I was first starting out as an activist, one of the first things I learned was the more power you give, the more your own power grows in the sense that the more I share my knowledge, the more I share my spirit and my leadership, the more of those resources I have within me to participate in my community as a full person. I think so much change can start with volunteering, showing up, thinking globally, but acting locally to get the job done.'
The event closed with an evident feeling of elevated confidence among participants and a redefined purpose to power the possibilities of the next generation of thought leaders and changemakers.
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