Connected literacies of anti-racist youth organizers

Abstract

Purpose This article aims to share findings from a youth-informed study with interracial anti-racist youth activist groups in two urban high schools. Design/methodology/approach The study used mostly critical ethnographic methods. Findings The findings showed that the agency of youth activists amplified their literacies of love and resistance, organizing, critical teaching, and knowledge. More research is needed in English education related to youth organizing activities across contexts as youth organizing work is largely unknown or underused by educators and schools. Originality/value Overall, this research supports humanizing collectives that amplify the literacies of youth and position youth-centered education for liberation.