Da'Taeveyon Daniels
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Da'Taeveyon Daniels (he/him/his)
Da'Taeveyon Daniels is a student organizer, activist, advocate, and storyteller hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, who embodies the spirit of youth advocacy and civic engagement. With a strong belief in the power of young voices to effect positive change, Daniels emerged as a prominent figure in various non-profit organizations, and movements. Spearheading initiatives against pressing issues while empowering communities across the country.
Daniels' journey into advocacy began in his freshman year of high school at one of the most diverse schools in the state of Texas. Frustrated by the lack of representation in the educational materials, Da'Taeveyon took action. Joining the inaugural cohort of the NCAC Student Advocates for Speech, determined to challenge the status quo and amplify diverse voices in education. Under his leadership, his Student Advocates for Speech chapters amassed hundreds of members across Texas , making a significant impact within his school and beyond. His leadership and dedication earned him a spot as a National Advisory Council member for the National Coalition Against Censorship; making him the first student to serve in the role in the organization's 50+ year history.
As the Director of Partnerships for Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT), Daniels plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and synergy among youth advocates, policymakers, and community stakeholders. SEAT has become a dynamic platform for young people to develop essential skills, engage in meaningful advocacy, and drive tangible policy reforms.
Alongside his work in intellectual freedom, Daniels has served in several other roles that focus on uplifting the youth narrative, demonstrating youth power, and cultivating a more diverse and equal future. Serving as Southwest Regional Director of the Youth Legislative Action, where he tenaciously planned and executed a voter registration campaign, registering over 4,000 high school seniors across 10 states in 10 months.
Following a successful term, Daniels accepted the role of Regional Director of North and South America at Minds With0ut Boarders, expanding his advocacy efforts to the realm of mental health, and emphasizing the importance of youth in conversations about mental health. Working towards a future where mental health is not an ostracizing factor but one of unity and support
The remainder of Da'Taeveyon's time is dedicated to his role as Chief Operating Officer of Diversify Our Narrative, a youth-led 501(c)3 working towards an antiracist future through education. In his capacity, Daniels oversees a dedicated team of 70 secondary and post-secondary students and a grass-roots network of 800+ chapters across the world. All are unified under the shared goal of a future where both overt and covert racism are things of the past.
Da'Taeveyon's journey is defined by his unwavering commitment to social justice, equity, and youth empowerment. With a relentless drive to effect systemic change, he continues to inspire and mobilize his peers to create a more just and equitable society.
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Publishers Weekly: Students Advocate for Free Speech in a Youth-Led Author Panel By Nathalie op de Beeck | Dec 01, 2022
Institute For Citizens & Scholars: C&S Fellow Fights Book Bans with LeVar Burton | DECEMBER 8, 2023
Lonestar Live: Meet the Texas students who are working to make a difference | Published: Nov. 07, 2023, 3:25 p.m By Ileana Garnand
American Libraries: Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair discusses power of youth activism By Greg Landgraf | October 1, 2023
BKLYN Public Library: Season 7, Episode 2 Seen and Obscene October 12, 2023
The Austin Chronicle: Book Bans Get Pushback at SXSW “We're organizing around this because who else is doing it?” | Published: BY BRANT BINGAMON, 2:20PM, TUE. MAR. 12, 2024
Listen Up W/Da'Taeveyon Daniels
The Emancipator
'Let freedom read'
What's happening in school libraries
KRPC 2 LIVE
'Meet The Students Fighting Bookbans'
CNN - The Assignment
'Let Freedom Read, Banned Books Week PT 2'
Project Censored
'Censorship In Libraries'
STCC
ChildWatch 2023 Symposium
Children's Defense Fund - California
Unified Jam 2024
Freedom To Read
ALA Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair 2023
A Seat At The Table: Youth Advocates on Fighting Book Bans
John Green, Mike Curato, Becky Caldenza, and I on Fighting Book Bans
Martha, Becky, and I on Library Censorship
A SYNOPSIS OF DA'TAEVEYON'S Current ROLES
Diversify Our Narrative
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Minds Without B0rders
Regional Director of North and South America
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas
Partnerships Director
National Coalition Against Censorship
Advisory Council Member