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Council member Rita Joseph expresses support for student journalists
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Council member Rita Joseph expresses pride and support for the student journalists present. She emphasizes the importance of giving students a voice to share their stories and perspectives.
- Joseph positions herself as a champion, ally, and friend to the student journalists
- She mentions her commitment to young people and education
- The council member draws a parallel between the students' advocacy and her own experiences as a young activist
Rita Joseph
2:40:19
And look at us now.
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So this is a proud moment for me.
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I feel like a parent right now.
2:40:25
This is a proud moment where we get to give you your voices, right?
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To share your stories, to tell the stories that matters to us from your lens, not ours.
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Right?
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So, thank you for bringing this up and for your relentless advocacy.
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Remind me so much of my little my younger version fighting for what you believe in and using your pen to make changes.
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Right?
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Advocacy.
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It's important.
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So each and every one of you, I've already told you from day 1, I am your champion, I am your ally, and I am your friend.
2:41:02
So we're gonna get this to the finish line, and we do put our money where our mouth is.
2:41:06
And, and I'm a big mouth on when it comes to young people and education.