In a time where student voices have been silenced, Slam Dunkley’s, Earth Guardians board member, law school graduation speech highlights the hypocrisy in our society and the importance of

In a time where student voices have been silenced, Slam Dunkley’s, Earth Guardians board member, law school graduation speech highlights the hypocrisy in our society and the importance of young leaders maintaining optimism as we create a radically different future.

ABOUT SLAM DUNKLEY 🌱✨
Dumonde Slam Dunkley was born in Besançon, France, and is of Jamaican and Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape descent. After spending most of his childhood in Europe, Slam settled in the Appoquinomink marshlands of Delaware.
Before attending law school, Slam was a Division 1 Rower at Saint Joseph's University where he graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy and a M.S. in Organizational Development and Leadership. Slam then came to the University of Arizona to develop a deeper understanding of legal and political systems that hinder American progress.

Slam was an active member of the law community, having served as both 1L delegate and subsequently President of the Native American Law Student Association (NALSA), President of the Black Law Student Association, member of the Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, and was a member of the Barry Davis National Mock Trial Team.
In his two years on campus, Slam led and helped organize nearly 100 educational, cultural, career-oriented, and community-based events and wrote an award-winning and published Legal Note on Indian Water rights.

Slam then spent his 3L year in Lyon, France, where he received an LL.M. in International and European Business Law.
He will continue his legal education at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Slam is also an outstanding board member for Earth Guardians, where he helps us train & empower diverse youth to be leaders at the intersections of the climate crisis.

🌟 Just like Slam, you too can create a radical & positive change! 🌟
Start your journey of radical activism with Earth Guardians at www.earthguardians.org

The Declaration of Interdependence: A Pledge to Planet Earth by

The Declaration of Interdependence: A Pledge to Planet Earth by David Suzuki and Tara Cullis

The "Declaration of Interdependence" was written in 1992 by David Suzuki and his wife, Tara Cullis, along with Raffi Cavoukian, Wade Davis, Guujaw and others.

As the David Suzuki Foundation's founding document, it expresses our values as an organization and provides a vision for the survival of the planet through a "new politics of hope" that promotes connection and interdependence.

Wildchoir, formerly known as “Thrive Choir,” is an Oakland, CA-based, politically and socially engaged diverse group of vocalists, artists, activists, educators, healers and community

Wildchoir, formerly known as “Thrive Choir,” is an Oakland, CA-based, politically and socially engaged diverse group of vocalists, artists, activists, educators, healers and community organizers who join together in harmony. They have performed with nationally-acclaimed artists for social change including Rising Appalachia, Climbing PoeTree and MaMuse. They also frequently share the stage with progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders, Ericka Huggins, Joanna Macy, and Fania Davis. Their music has inspired thousands at marches, conferences and festivals across California. Wildchoir spent its first years as the musical voice of Thrive East Bay and the global Thrive Network, and it is forever grateful to the Thrive Network for all its support and collaboration, but it is thrilled to be beginning a new phase of its musical journey as an independent ensemble.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org