Jaden Smith is set to perform at Vote for The Earth, a live stream series calling on young people to vote for the earth in November.
The series unites Black and Indigenous youth leadership and calls on young people to tackle systems of oppression by turning out the vote in November. In partnership with Earth Guardians, We Stand United, Hip Hop Caucus and the International Indigenous Youth Council, the event will air on Future Live, Twitch, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
The livestream series features stories of power, resilience and movement-building on the ground from frontline community members, along with musical performances and speakers such as Jaden Smith and Van Jones. Speakers will share messages on the intersectionality of social justice and climate justice, while also sharing the many resources available from the climate movement.
Thomas Lopez, Partnerships Coordinator of the Climate Strikes with Future Coalition, said:
Protecting our communities from systemic racism and violence and the climate emergency go hand in hand. The youth vote is critical to turning the tide in the November presidential election, and Vote For the Earth will help us accomplish that.
Vote For the Earth aims to contribute to a 55 percent youth voter turnout in the November election, while also aiming to reach 2 million Black and Indigenous youth eligible to vote. The series will also facilitate partnership building with Black and Indigenous organizers to diversify the climate movement and allow for partnerships with universities and organizations to register voters.