Marley Dias

“People say, 'Dream big!' - but you have to think about the logistics. It's not just coming up with a great idea; it's how you can sell or market or promote that great idea.”

“I believe that feminism needs to teach more girls about how to make institutional changes and how to further engage men and boys into being our allies.”

“If I meet someone who's Native American and I don't know anything about indigenous people in New Jersey - which I kind of don't, which is not really good - I can learn more and more about their lives, and that makes me a more open person and a more accepting person.”

“I use Spotify to listen to music when I am taking a shower and when I am doing projects.”

“Even though I wear glasses, I'm not just a mousy person who stays in my room - even though I do sometimes stay in my room and read.”

“Hillary Clinton is someone who's never waited around for someone else to do the hard work. She's been an organizer and a change-maker for her whole life, practically.”

“My health and schoolwork come first. I work hard to get lots of sleep, but I probably work just as hard to spend time with friends.”

“The first black girl book I fell in love with was most likely 'Please, Puppy, Please' by Spike Lee and Tonya Lee.”

“It isn't always simple when America discovers you at 11 years old. Suddenly, it's not just homework that you're responsible for. Your name becomes a hashtag, and if you're lucky, you might even get invited on 'Ellen.'”