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At Gray Panthers NYC, we often say that intergenerational activism is not just part of our history—it is our future. That future is already here. Hadia Miriam, a high school student from Des Plaines, Illinois, recently completed a National History Day documentary on the Gray Panthers movement under the theme Revolution, Reform, and Reaction . National History Day is a rigorous national research competition in which students conduct extensive primary and secondary research to

Vision Into Action: Intergenerational Work of Our Rising Leaders Transformation Tuesday | January 27, 2026 Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC Gray Panthers NYC kicked off 2026 with a reminder that the future of aging justice isn’t an abstract idea—it’s already being built, in real communities, by people who refuse to accept the tired story that aging means decline, isolation, or invisibility. This special program featured alumni of the Rising Leaders Award  (generously sponsored by

The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantling Ageism: A Call to Action Transformation Tuesday | September 2025 Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC During the September 2025 Transformation Tuesday , Gray Panthers NYC explored one of the most effective ways to fight ageism: bringing generations together. This event highlighted the importance of age-diversity in creating a more inclusive society. Moderated by board member Meg LaPorte , the program, “The Power of Age-Diversity in Dismantli