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Why AP’s Erasure Of A Young African Activist From Group Photo Is Criminal
Unforgivable!
Vanessa Natake shares the sense of urgency that has heralded the mascot for climate change, 17-year-old Greta Thunberg, who has gained a massive following and worldwide attention for her fierce battle against powerful adults who are woefully negligent.
The Swedish-born activist’s no-nonsense approach has captivated legions of fans, young and old. And her popularity has been a source of contentiousness with shameless bullies like Donald Trump, who righteously accuses his impressive adversary of being the annoying bearer of bad news, with her “doomsday” mantra.
There’s no doubt that Greta Thunberg deserves the showering of accolades for her unrelenting quest to raise the alarm about the horrific consequences ahead if drastic measures aren’t in place to save a desperately ailing planet from extinction.
But she’s not the only young woman who is committed to the cause that’s dire enough to warrant all hands on deck, and the emphatic input of the much younger generation who are set to inherit the earth.
A 23-year-old Ugandan climate activist, Vanessa Nakate, is making headlines for reasons that aren’t fair when you consider her viable background and immense contribution to the task of raising awareness…
