As we look on the past decade, it’s remarkable to see how the power of unity and youth activism has grown. In a world that’s continually evolving, it’s the young generation that often paves the way for change. One such notable event was the first-ever U.S. national broadcast of We Day, a collaboration between ABC and We Day, which aired commercial-free in August 2015. This event brought together various celebrities and youth activists to encourage young Americans to be engaged and make a difference in their local and global communities. Now, in 2025, we reflect on the impact of that event and how it continues to inspire youth to take action on critical social issues.
The We Day Event of 2015
The We Day event saw a stellar line up of celebrities like Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Tyrese Gibson, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Aniston, The Band Perry, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Rico &” target=”_blank”>; Raini Rodriguez, Paul Rudd, Josh Gad, Colbie Caillat, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Macklemore, Lupe Fiasco, Shay Mitchell, Dennis Haysbert and Kid President. Their collective goal? To inspire young Americans to engage and make a difference in their communities. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, also shared an inspiring message.
Addressing Social Issues
Timed just as students were returning to school, the broadcast was designed to spark conversation on critical social issues faced by today’s youth. Topics such as bullying, body image struggles, environmental concerns, inner-city violence, and literacy were addressed. International activists, We Day co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger, and celebrities who had dealt with these issues first-hand, lent their voices to the cause, inspiring viewers to create systemic change in their communities.
The Legacy of We Day
Celebrity host Selena Gomez and We Day co-founder Craig Kielburger expressed their pride and excitement at being part of this transformative event. They emphasized the potential of young people to create and lead real change. Today, as we look , their words still ring true. This generation continues to make strides in addressing the issues they care about, proving that the We Day movement is alive and well in 2025.
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