Service Above All | Jayla Allen | TEDxPVAMU

You cannot mention civic engagement and activism without addressing the role that students of PVAMU played in voting rights for all college students. The speaker for this category has committed to the cause by fighting for the rights of Black people. This person demonstrates the ability to create a movement and use their voice to represent those often underrepresented and overlooked. This speaker’s story will let students know that it is never too early to join. the fight for liberation. Voting is a power that each of us should take advantage of. This unlocks the students’ minds by giving them the necessary knowledge to be able to properly exercise their right to vote. She is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies, cum laude. Throughout her undergraduate tenure, Jayla entered into the world of activism and organizing. In her first semester, Jayla was appointed precinct chair within the school’s county, making history with her appointment. She then began a university- wide campaign, focused on student civic engagement.

In 2018, Jayla joined alongside the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, as a student plaintiff in Allen v. Waller, a federal voting-rights lawsuit. It was after Jayla joined the lawsuit, where she began participating in nationwide efforts of tackling voter suppression throughout the U.S.

Jayla is a native of Dallas, Texas. She currently serves as a 2020-2021 AmeriCorps member, serving within Dallas under-resourced schools. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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