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Alyssa Canty

Director of Youth Programs

Meet Alyssa…

Alyssa joined the national team as the Youth Programs Manager in July 2019.

She joined Gemeinsame Sache, North Carolina in May of 2015, working with students at Fayetteville State, NC Central, St. Augustine’s and Shaw universities.

She earned her Bachelor’s of Art degrees in Women Studies and Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received a certificate in Not-for-Profit Management from Salem College and a Master’s of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University.

Alyssa has worked with such organizations as Breakthrough Atlanta, Shodor Education Foundation, Lillian’s List, Planned Parenthood of Central NC, and The LGBT Center of Raleigh.

The Latest From Alyssa Canty

Star-Ledger/NY.Com (Op-Ed): It’s time for Newark to include young people in school board elections

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Star-Ledger/NY.Com (Op-Ed): It’s time for Newark to include young people in school board elections

With just over 3% participation, Newark’s school board elections could use an infusion of fresh, young energy. Give these students the chance to be heard, and you might be surprised by how much they can do.

We encourage the Newark City Council to favorably pass their ordinance to lower the voting age for school board elections, and we can’t wait to see what these students accomplish when they’re given the chance.

Black Americans have always been resistant — now it’s time for our elected officials to step up

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Black Americans have always been resistant — now it’s time for our elected officials to step up

"Since the country’s inception, Black people have been at the forefront of those consistently pushing the U.S. to live up to its ideals of being a free, fair, and just country. Once again, we’re calling on America to start taking big steps to continue striving for those ideals — to be the country we never have been but must be."

Continuing The Path to Equity: Recognizing Black History Month 2023

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Continuing The Path to Equity: Recognizing Black History Month 2023

"This February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme – Resistance – recognizes how Black Americans have combated oppression. The theme is timely, as the fight against bigotry and injustice is ongoing and a fight we must all take part in."

Common Cause Launches National Media Program To Highlight Young POCs’ Experience With American Political System

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Common Cause Launches National Media Program To Highlight Young POCs’ Experience With American Political System

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Common Cause Alliance for Emerging Power announces “Stories of Democracy,” a national media and journalism initiative that provides young people of color with an opportunity to communicate their unique experiences with America’s political system.

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