PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Sarahi Jarame, Student at Young Women's Leadership Academy of the Bronx, on Journalism Education
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Sarahi Jarame, a junior at Young Women's Leadership Academy of the Bronx, testified about the importance of journalism education in schools. She shared her positive experiences from her journalism elective class and advocated for the passage of Introduction 1057, which would require the DOE to report on journalism programs in schools.
- Jarame highlighted how journalism classes improve critical thinking skills and expose students to important current events and issues.
- She emphasized that journalism programs can empower youth voices and help address equity gaps in whose voices are heard in the city.
- The testimony supports Introduction 1057 as a means to gather updated and complete data on journalism programs in NYC schools.
Sarahi Jarame
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Good afternoon.
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Good afternoon.
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My name is Sarahi Jarame, and I'm a 16 year old junior at the Young Women's Leadership Academy of the Bronx, represented by council member Sanchez.
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Thank you for this opportunity to speak today.
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I feel fortunate to go to a school that offers journalism as an elective.
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Even though I've only been in the class for 2 months, I can already tell the significance it's had and will continue to have on me.
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During these 2 months, we've dived deep into media bias, our own bias, and how those too often intersect.
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Through what I've learned, I've been able to sharpen my sharpen my critical thinking skills and examine whether the information presented to me is fact or opinion.
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We also have current events presentations every Monday.
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These presentations range from important documentaries or the latest news that has been happening in our neighborhoods.
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Last week, I presented 1 on AI and hiring oh, and the how bias can play a role.
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These presentations are more than presentations.
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These these they expose us to issues that matter to us all.
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They spark conversation and generate ideas.
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These presentations inspire change and represent the power and impact of journalism.
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As we analyze and discuss these articles in class, we find ourselves more connected than we think through our shared concerns, perspectives, and ideas.
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My experience in my journalism class have not only expanded my knowledge on the media, but have also led me to learn more about the issues that I care about and engage in conversations that will leave me with more ideas and interest to pursue.
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I want us to remember that informed voices can drive change, and if children are the future, then we must invest in our future.
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Journalism programs are one of the many ways New York City can strengthen and grow the power of the youth.
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For too long, we've known that there is an equity gap in those whose voices are heard in the city.
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The data we currently have is out of date and complete.
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Introduction 1057 will change that by requiring the DOE to report on which schools have clubs, courses, and publications.
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Thank you.
