Howdy, DoSomething members:

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Oh, don’t mind us. We’re just giving a HUGE round of applause to YOU, our DoSomething members, for the awe-inspiring, groundbreaking, and world-changing work you’ve done in 2021!

These past few weeks, the DoSomething team has been hard at work putting together our Year in Review – a snapshot of how you showed up, led in past campaigns and shared amazing and impactful stories! And can we just say we’re totally blown away?! In 2021, you helped unify and bring joy back to communities, spoke out against the climate crisis, advocated for your health and mental wellness, and fought to end long standing systemic racial inequities.

We’re SUPER impressed with you!

We hope you take a moment over the holiday break to reflect on all the awesome ways you took action this past year. 2021 has been TOUGH, but Gen Z continues to impress us with your determination to quite literally change the world. So, go ahead. Stand tall and be proud. We know we are.

We can’t wait to see what you do next! #WeDidThat

We Did That!

Let’s Do This!

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Want to keep the good work going all the way through the new year?

Educate yourself about the wide array of opportunities available to you in STEM and help diversify the field! Many times, students from communities underrepresented in STEM are unaware of the opportunities available to them beyond the basics, and they often don’t “see” themselves represented in the field! Our quiz helps you learn how to get paid to follow your passion and do world-changing work through STEM!

Check out these DoSomething members who have taken our quiz to learn what area of STEM best suits them–all based on their interests, passions, and personality through our STEM Works For Me campaign!

“As a Southasian girl (Indian descent) who is interested in a career in Natural Resource Management or Environmental Policy Analysis, I appreciate the initiative to spread awareness about increasing representation of women and racial minorities in STEM,” said DoSomething member Diya, 17. “My friend group includes many other girls who are interested in STEM, such as my best friend (also Southasian-Indian) who plans to study neuroscience, and Aniya, who wants to study architecture!”

“I identify as a first-generation college student and a Latina. Growing up, I was always interested in biology, but my family didn't have any experience in the STEM field to guide me in a career choice,” said DoSomething member Nadia, 18. “This campaign is important to me since I think it is essential to educate people on the different opportunities that are out there, especially for people who may have not had that exposure to different fields.”

“As a woman of color, I am aware of the injustices in the STEM work field. Personally, I am also quite interested in the STEM field, specifically coding. This is why increasing the representation in STEM careers is an issue that deeply resonates with me,” said DoSomething member Saroya, 15. “Knowing that, through this campaign, we can make an impact by educating ourselves and our friends about STEM careers that they can have in the future, was the main reason why I participated. Once people in underrepresented communities begin to see more people like them in STEM, then the work field will begin to diversify.”

Join Daya, Nadia, and Saroya in helping diversify the field of STEM!

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Let’s go green…check out what our CEO DeNora Getachew shared about going green, being sustainable, and protecting the environment!

Today in HERstory….After 66 years, Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin had her juvenile record expunged! In March 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks, Claudette refused to give up her seat on the bus to a White woman in Alabama, leading to her arrest. This past month, Judge Calvin Williams expunged the record of the incident and cleared Claudette’s name! Claudette was a major figure in the civil rights movement, even testifying during the 1956 Browder v. Gayle Supreme Court case, leading to the end of bus segregation across Alabama.

ICYMI...There is a new Miss America in town! Last week, Emma Boyles was crowned Miss America, making her the FIRST Korean American and the first Alaskan to hold the title in the competition's 100-year history.

Today is the Winter Solstice (December 21)...which means it’s officially the shortest day of the year!

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