Hannah Ibrahim is a current senior at Obra D. Tompkins High School in Katy, TX
In a system that is meant to uplift citizens to participate, including youth who are uniquely vulnerable to censorship, I believe it is vital to pass New Voices legislation. Suppressing the voices of the very people who will be leading this state both professionally and socially in the future is unjustifiable. Protecting the rights of student journalists to express the need for change when it arises is critical and can only be done through legislative means.
What I Do
As the club development officer and educational specialist of New Voices Texas, I will work to bridge the gap between students and knowledge that allows them to empower each other’s voices at a local level by encouraging club development in target areas.
I am responsible for building a larger statewide network of student clubs whether it be within classrooms or outside that encourage the further education of youth interested in expressing their freedom of speech. This means creating support systems and collaborating with regional officers about areas that might lack the necessary resources to establish or maintain active clubs.
I will measure my success as an officer by the overall growth of student coalitions and the extent to which students have been able to make their stances on Texas issues known.
By the end of the school year, I want to accomplish the passage of New Voices legislation in Texas at most and ensure that students can participate in journalism and protest as is their right.
New Voices of Texas 