Aniya Butler
Lead Circle Member | Youth vs Apocalypse
youthvsapocalypse.org
Aniya Butler is a 16 year old spoken word poet and organizer from Oakland, CA. She works with a youth-led climate justice group, Youth Vs Apocalypse where she directs the Hip Hop & Climate Justice Initiative and coordinates the No One Is Disposable campaign. Using poetry and organizing, Aniya emphasizes the importance of acknowledging that climate change is a direct result from the same oppressive systems responsible for the social injustices frontline people experience every day. Aniya wants to help rebuild a world with foundations of equity, sustainability, and love so that every living thing can truly thrive.
Panel Presentations:
Climate Justice: Youth in the Vanguard
April 6th | 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm
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