#DearAdultWorld was born from repression, from pain, from the hearts and minds of young, passionate people longing for a platform to amplify their voices.
#DearAdultWorld is proud to announce the recipient of our 2020 Scholarship, Coralis Rivera (17)! In her watercolor series, “Stations of Loss,” Rivera explores themes of identity, belonging, and representation through the lens of a modern day Roman Catholic... (1/3)
(In her contemporary American society). Her work delves into investigating her personal experiences with history and education by placing symbolic figures in the place of religious icons residing in sacred scenes. (2/3)
“How come we have to wait / For a post to go viral / Before our government takes action?” - Mya Koffie (15) Our generation is ready for change, will you listen? #BlackLivesMatter#BLM#youngartists#DearAdultWorld
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“Have You Earned Your Tomorrow?” This question is posed by Isabella Tome (16) in our latest environmental post 🌎 The climate crisis is ever growing. Has the adult world taken notice? #dearadultworld#ClimateCrisis#youngartists 🍃 Read the rest: https://t.co/wRD8RPwm5W
“I’m a shapeshifter who’s transformed so many times / I can’t remember who I was the first time.” - Julia Rudlaff (18) CHECK OUT OUR LATEST POST 🦋 #dearadultworld#identity#art#poetry
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TODAY is the last day to apply for this year’s #DearAdultWorld Scholarship! Don’t miss your chance to win $1000! More information on: https://t.co/3VhOlzrw7O
Growing up in Arkansas, it was rare for me to see anyone over the age of thirty to take the existential threat of climate change to be anything but the liberal snowflakes’ new talking point. 🌿 read more:
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"We've come a long way, but we haven't come far enough." One of #DearAdultWorld's art directors, Ianna, discusses mental health.
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"My entire life has been defined from 9/11 to Parkland. It's a constant barrage of this unending violence." #DearAdultWorld's media editor, Calvin, discusses gun reform.
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"I feel like I'm responsible in advocating for women and being a part of the movement." One of #DearAdultWorld's writing directors, Diana, discusses gender politics.
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"We're all so complex, there's no way to pinpoint what makes you "you" using just looks." One of #DearAdultWorld's art directors, Jac, discusses identity.
Check out what they're saying: https://t.co/zKrP98rk83