Youth Discussion on America's Future
Hosted by Citizens and Scholars
Facilitated by Ashleigh McKenna
About this Conversation
As we lead up to America's 250th birthday, centering youth voice and following their lead is a must! Join this conversation to share your experiences, stories, and ideas about life in your community. Discuss what America means to you today and what you hope it can become - all alongside 4-5 of your peers. This conversation will last 60-90 minutes and be recorded as part of the American Conversations Project. Conversations will be transcribed and added to a public conversation collection where you can search and listen to conversations, with the ability to redact any comments you wish.
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
About Citizens and Scholars
The Institute for Citizens & Scholars equips young people with the civic skills necessary to navigate a divided country and become effective leaders. As America approaches its 250th birthday, growing polarization threatens our national unity, democracy, and security. We can’t afford to wait—we must address this divisiveness now. To chart a peaceful path forward, we need citizens who are well-informed, productively engaged, and committed to democracy. Today’s 14-24-year-olds urgently need the civic knowledge and skills to solve the complex challenges our country faces. Yet, the institutions where they learn, work, and live are not fully equipped to provide them with the tools they need to become effective, collaborative citizens.
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