The Stowe Center uses the life and story of activist Harriet Beecher Stowe to inspire people of all ages to take action on issues that are important to them and use their talents to create change. We love to share stories of people doing just that, especially young people, which is why we were excited to learn about 12-year-old Madison Kimrey of Burlington, NC who is a self-proclaimed (and we agree!) modern day "suffragette." Madison recently addressed a crowd in North Carolina about young people and their voting rights in the state. Through a well-developed and researched speech, she challenged the Governor and Legislature for taking away preregistration rights for teenagers. Check out her speech below for a dose of inspiration:
Madison represents the amazing passion and drive young people have to speak out, and the civic engagement they can achieve. Do you know someone who is using their voice like Madison and Harriet Beecher Stowe? Be sure to tell them about the
2014 Student Stowe Prize Writing for Social Justice and send us their stories!
"Young people, our state needs you; our nation needs you. Pay attention: find the issues that are important to you and take action!"
- Madison Kimrey
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