The Power of Millennials In Politics

Feb. 15 2013, Published 12:10 p.m. ET

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A few weeks ago, 92Y Tribeca hosted a panel titled– How Youth Can Change Washington: Creating a Millennial Agenda featuring experts in the space including Abby Huntsman, Alicia Menendez, Michael Skolnik, and Joel Rivera. The discussion was hosted by Ari Melber who is an attorney, television commentator and a correspondent for The Nationmagazine. Lots came out of the discussion around youth and politics, but the overarching theme was that yes, young people do have power, and they’re doing things in politics a bit different than anyone has ever done before. Check out our video recap above with interviews with the panelists.

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By: Rhonesha Byng

Rhonesha Byng is the founder and CEO of Her Agenda— a digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. The site provides access to content and community that gives millennial women access to information and inspiration to help them get started or to move to the next level of their career. Rhonesha is an Emmy award-winning journalist and entrepreneur whose philosophy in life is established by her acronym of N.E.S.H.A. No one Ever Slows Her Agenda. This motto served as the inspiration for Her Agenda. Rhonesha was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 list and ESSENCE magazine named her among 50 Founders To Watch. Rhonesha is also the co-founder of the newly formed nonprofit org The Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI).