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Prince CAUSE: TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH ORGANIZATION: #YESWECODE The world lost a man and gained a legend on April 21, 2016. People of all backgrounds admired Prince for his artistry and musicianship, but his willingness to transgress boundaries of gender, race, and sexuality inspired people to accept and share parts of themselves that might have stayed hidden. What most people didn’t know was that Prince quietly worked with social impact leaders on a number of causes, one of which was connecting disadvantaged youth with technical education and careers. It was a conversation with Prince that inspired CNN commentator and activist Van Jones to create #YesWeCode. Prince encouraged and supported the organization and performed at its launch in 2014. #YesWeCode is on a mission “to connect 100,000 low-opportunity young adults to high-paying careers in technology.” The nonprofit connects disadvantaged young people with resources to learn how to code. Their Coding Corps for young adults provides technical training and apprenticeships, helping them break into the thriving web development industry. https://www.instagram.com/p/CarG5SULt_b/?utm_medium=tumblr

Exposure and awareness are important for any cause, celebrity activists can be a powerful game-changer for social impact organizations. A celebrity’s fan base, social media following, and PR opportunities empower them to shed light on a problem and promote nonprofits that are making a difference. Whether they’ve started their own organizations or partner with existing ones, here are seven celebrity activists using their platform to fight for causes close to their heart. #love #fim https://www.instagram.com/p/Cao60WKgA8m/?utm_medium=tumblr

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