OUR MISSION
At the United States Youth Forum, our mission is to empower underserved youth by normalizing youth-led civic engagement as an essential part of community and societal change. We strive to create accessible, inclusive opportunities for young people to develop leadership, advocacy, and community organizing skills.
We raise awareness of issues to educate youth with the knowledge to make informed decision.
We encourage youth-led campaigns that empower them to become involved in civic engagement.
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USYF's Voices and Vibes
This week's highlight features an original song from Asian American artist DANDAN,
whose genre-blurring work draws deeply from the rhythms and spirit of Black music traditions.
Her sound is a vibrant tapestry of electronic textures, global influences, and deep, expressive basslines that pay homage to the roots of R&B, hip hop, and diasporic musical heritage. Her music evokes both nostalgia and futurism, described by From The Intercom as a “party on a microchip” where analog soul meets digital edge.
Inspired by world music and cross-cultural soundscapes, DANDAN creates sonic experiences that transcend borders and timelines, simultaneously grounded and radically forward-looking.
Through her work, DANDAN hopes to inspire people to chase their dreams, heal through sound, and find magic in the small moments. Her artistry is a celebration of movement, memory, and the power of music to connect and transform.
NEVER FOREVER by DANDAN (California)
“Never Forever is a gentle reminder that peace can be found in change—that while people, dreams, and paths may shift, there’s beauty in letting go.”
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