
Evyn Kolczak-Hardy
pronouns: He/Him/They
Hello my name is evyn kolczak-hardy and growing up in a household with two moms i didn’t experience homophobia in the way some people often do. So when i finally went to school a year younger than my peers i didn’t understand how someone could hate another person just for loving somebody. These experiences opened my eyes to a world of hate and anger against people who couldn’t and should not be forced to change for society. I experienced hate and didn’t want anything like that to happen to anybody else. I believe that EmpowerMT is a step in the right direction for equality and education so hate and misinformation is put to an end. EmpowerMT is dedicated to making a change in montana. Taking some tangible steps in helping the youth and community. Our generation, the children, are the next face of america and it is our responsibility to put an end to the injustices of modern america. We cannot do this without taking the first steps in the right direction. Locally Montana as a state has a high concentration of hate spread across it. Justice and education is not a priority in everyday life for many montanans and do not understand that these issues affect them. Empower is working to change that and bring more inclusivity to Missoula and montana. As a community, Missoula faces issues of racism, homophobia, and other systemic injustices. It’s up to the people of missoula and montana to help solve these problems, many people think these topics don’t apply and a large proportion of missoula youth believe they cant have an impact due to their age. They are under the impression that politics is not something they can have an impact on. Our hope is to bring safety and justice to our community, we cannot cause change without taking the first steps of getting together, signing that petition, and educating our community. We must take the initiative and work together to make this dream a reality.
Similar Articles

EmpowerMT is getting ready for our 15th annual Empowering Youth Leadership Institute. This year we will be gathering with high school students from July 24th...
“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So...

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the...
” How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”- Anne Frank “Empowerer” Spotlight: Abby Donald! This...
“I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap.” -Ani DiFranco “Empowerer” Spotlight: Carla Mettling! ...
“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.” –Mary Anne Radmacher “Empowerer” Spotlight! This month our spotlight shines...
“It means a great deal to those who are oppressed to know that they are not alone. Never let anyone tell you that what...

“As we strive to teach others we must have the humility to acknowledge that we too still have much to learn.” -Aung San Suu...
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.