October 10, 2017
ERASE Racism's Student Voices Campaign called for a reflection on the horrific Charlottesville incident. With the help of dedicated teachers and administrators from Elmont Memorial High School, we received over 40 responses. Students used poems, videos, and op-eds to convey their feelings towards racism and bigotry in the United States. Students provided intricate and thought-provoking responses to the following questions:
- How can we as a community love each other better in our schools and communities?
- What would this look like?
- What can we learn from a tragedy like Charlottesville and how can we take action against such bigotry and hate in our daily lives?
Student Voices Winners
Cece Jean, 14
short film
Lauryn-Alexa Mitchell, 16
Video
Vanessa Rodriguez, 16
op-ed
Jahnia Cunningham
poem
The horrific events over the past few days, months, and even years have impacted lives across the nation and around the world. At ERASE Racism, we recognize that this continuous trauma can affect our minds, bodies, and souls. We are reaching out to say that you are not alone. If you have something to share, we are here to listen and, should you wish, we are here to amplify your voice. We have been collecting reflections and sharing them on our 
Help us raise awareness about the need to create racially integrated schools and classrooms by holding a screening of our documentary A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS: Race and Education on Long Island. The film is 30 minutes and is available with Spanish subtitles.
