​​Meet the CCT Anti-Racism Alliance

Marala Baijal

Global Outreach Fellow

This movement is empowering for our generation; we have had enough of the violations of human rights to our brothers and sisters. This movement has left the burden of change in our hands, and gave many of us the strength and ability to fight for equality, when it should not be a discussion in the first place. Most importantly, it taught me and my generation we have a powerful, loud voice that is to be heard. Through unification - we are unstoppable, which gives me hope for the future of our world.  ​

Vanessa Woods

Local Outreach Fellow

As a young black  female, I feel what is going on very personally. I am a rising senior in college, meaning that soon I will be entering into adulthood as I join the workforce and venture into society on my own. In our country’s current state, I often wonder how many more obstacles I will have to face due to my race and if I will be able to overcome them. These protests have given me hope that the future may look different due the change that will come of our efforts. And I want to make sure I do as much as I can to assist in that change.

Éliane Baijal

Podcast Production Fellow

Activism is something that I became very interested in a couple years back as a freshman in high school. Through the rise of the 2020 racial reckoning, I have been inspired to touch back in with this activist side and focus on how I can contribute to the fight. I began to do so by attending a few protests within the CT area as well as visiting the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington DC. In addition, I saw that many people, especially young adults, are getting involved through more ways such as donating to organizations, signing and sharing petitions, and posting about it on their social media. Ultimately, I believe that our generation really has the power to be the change we want to see in the world. Knowing that so many towns and cities across all 50 states, as well as countries across the world, are contributing through protests and petitions is a very touching and unifying feeling for our future. This movement is important to me not only because it allows me to make my voice heard, but it is beautiful to see so many people coming together to stand for what they believe in and make history while doing it.

Louisa Rossel

Environmental Justice Fellow

​I am deeply passionate about the intersection between environmental and social justice. Often, marginalized communities face the most severe devastation to their land, air, and water. Degradation to the land around us equates tremendously to the continued oppression and unequal treatment towards Black, indigenous, and other communities of color. I strive in my future career to actively learn about the injustices faced by people of color and not remain silent during critical decisions that could potentially cause harm to marginalized communities. I dream of being part of a world where around the decision-making table, people from a wide variety of backgrounds are equally valued for their input and never need to doubt that they are seen and heard. I will never give up hope that this dream can someday turn into a reality, and the current Black Lives Matter movement is a step in the right direction.   ​

​Wenei Philimon

Content Creator

As a young black woman, I find it important to shed light on issues that are affecting many of our marginalized communities. Throughout my life, I have been actively involved in protests and have written articles about social injustice and racism. We are living in a time when there is a surge of racial violence. More than ever, we are in of need movements and organizations that will be a voice for the voiceless and help combat racism and inequality in the United States.

Sara Holmes

Newsletter Volunteer

​This movement is empowering and seeing the work that these other members have done for our community is inspiring. When I was asked to join their fight to end racism, I did not think twice. Watching every thing that has unfolded this past year and learning about the injustices that have occurred so frequently throughout history, I was angered and confused why it was all happening in the first place. This alliance helps me learn and grow while helping others move towards an equal society. I do not want to live in a world where my friends, family, and fellow Americans are treated poorly. Everyone is human and deserves to be treated like one, and I cannot sit around any longer watching history repeat itself without taking action.