18-year-old makes history as youngest Black mayor in the US

ABC News interviews mayor-elect Jaylen Smith about his journey as the youngest Black mayor in U.S. history and his plans to transform his small town of Earle, Arkansas.

Using Jaylen Smith as an example, the lesson “The Gen-Z Mayor” encourages students to consider how they can contribute to their community by identifying issues and brainstorming solutions.

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  • High School
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SEL COMPETENCY

  • Self-Awareness
  • Social-Awareness

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  • 21st Century Skills
  • Black History
  • Goal-Setting
  • History
  • Social Justice
  • Storytelling