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Yale '21 | CEO | founder | digital / | advisor | book me: ziadtheactivist@gmail.com

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    13 Jul 2017

    In an effort to dismantle "us vs. them," I talked to 237 ppl. Thrilled to share my talk about just that.

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  2. 8 hours ago

    My dad really took a screenshot of a picture I was tagged in on Facebook in order to e-mail me this. I’m currently getting flamed by my family via e-mail. Welcome to my life. Welcome to 2018.

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  3. 8 hours ago

    I’m leaving the program deep “in my bag” (a phrase the students taught me) as they really all stole my heart. I’m only a few years older than them, but I’m leaving refreshed, empowered, and ready. We, the young people, stay winning.

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  4. 8 hours ago

    We had students w extremely diverse lived experiences — some even who support Trump. We focused on identity, activism, global affairs, public speaking, leadership, & how we can shape a better tmw. 100% students gave us a 5/5 on the anonymous exit survey. It can be done.

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  5. 8 hours ago

    As the Executive Director, it was my priority to make the program as impactful, accessible, and worthwhile as possible. We had a third of kids on financial aid, the majority of our students of color, and the majority of our speakers trailblazing women of color. It can be done.

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  6. 8 hours ago

    This past week, I had the honor of running YMUNI 2018 (after months of planning) — hosting brilliant speakers, bringing together 28 badass teens from around the world, and focusing on how we can use our voices thoughtfully to make our world better/bolder. My heart is full. – at Yale University - Watson Center

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    Aug 9

    My first story focuses on , an org working to empower black women to improve their health and well-being through something incredibly simple: walking. But the thing is, GirlTrek is about so much more. Watch here:

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    Aug 10

    When Sotomayor was nominated to the Supreme Court, Republicans had access to her 17-year judicial record and demanded that minutes from board meetings she attended in the 1980s be made public. They were. We should see ALL of Kavanaugh’s records too.
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    Aug 9

    “Those experiencing the classroom today should be at the front of our conversation.” - on the importance of student voices when discussing the .

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  10. Aug 9

    I’m running ’ YMUNI 2018 program, so I’ve brought some of my favorite human beings to speak to our students this week at . This morning, I spent time with my LOVES: , , & . My heart is happy, inspired, and ready. We got this.

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    Aug 8

    hello yes we’re here for this

    Can we finally start distinguishing between millennials and Gen Z please? They’re not the same. Thx.
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  12. Retweeted
    Aug 7

    The victory was not ours today, but the work continues. Congratulations to on her primary win. Tomorrow we continue the path toward justice, equity, and sustainability.

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    Aug 8

    Nothing like breaking news at 3AM. becomes the first Muslim woman elected to Congress!!

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  14. Aug 7

    We, young people, are ready. We are ready to win.

    The swing voter in November will not be the Republican to Democrat or Democrat to Republican. It will be the non-voter to voter. Young people, this is your moment. This is your election. This is your time to win.
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    Aug 7

    The swing voter in November will not be the Republican to Democrat or Democrat to Republican. It will be the non-voter to voter. Young people, this is your moment. This is your election. This is your time to win.

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    Aug 7

    Please research what District Attorney you’re voting for before you vote. They control a massive part of our broken criminal justice system.

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  17. Aug 7

    I'm thrilled to be speaking at 's BUILD series in NYC this week to talk about the state of the school year w . You can tune in via or you can also RSVP to attend in-person! I'm v excited to talk tech in the classroom w y'all.

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    Aug 7

    Michigan, today is the day. Let's make history and vote for to be the next Governor of Michigan!

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  19. Aug 7

    “I kinda fired my parents when I was four-years-old.” - . This might be my favorite quote of all time.

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  20. Aug 7

    “ basically stole my life.” We couldn’t be more thrilled to hear from (former Special Agent, current Yale Professor, and permanent role model) at YMUNI 2018. We are listening to her life story right now — and tbh it’s better than anything on TV. – at Yale University - Watson Center

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    Aug 6

    On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, prohibiting voting discrimination against minorities and protecting the right to vote for all US citizens.

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