by Kenady Craig // Staff Writer
Located in the Academy of Medical Arts building, Human Rights Club has demonstrated non-discrimination, equality, respect and dedication. They teach the value of human rights and how everyone has them, no matter the nationality, ethnic origin, or immigration status. This club educates students on how to make a difference.
The President of Human Rights Club, Academy of Education and Empowerment senior Nyanga Nyandemoh shared what it means to make a difference.
She said “When I think of making a difference, I personally think of all the greats like Barack Obama and Malcolm X; I think they were revolutionaries. They made a change or implanted something in society that we weren’t used to seeing.”
Vice President, Carson High School eleventh grader, Kimberly Camarena, shared her personal experience and why she decided to join Human Rights Club.
She shared, “The person that influenced me to join the club were my sisters. I [learned a lot of] information that I didn’t know until I was introduced to the Human Rights Club.”
This club discusses the events that are happening today and educates students politically. For example, during the meetings, the members discussed DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. They even had a performance by a local street poet, Alex Alpharahoh. This club is full of many activities that also include bonding with fellow members.
CHS ninth grader Raelynn Smith shared her thoughts on Human Rights Club.
She stated, “I that we can discuss issues that are happening in the world today that affect us, and not only do we get to discuss them, but we do something about them and help out.”
If you are interested in joining Human Rights Club, the meetings are every Thursday at lunch, in room H1. Hope to see you there!
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