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GU is a global digital destination for young, multicultural individuals to find the community, mentors, perspectives, tools, resources, and opportunities to support them through their life’s milestones.

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For the fith year in a row, GU Summit served as a safe space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come together and fellowship. Join us for another day filled with panels, networking, activations, and more.

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Resume Rundown: Nia Sioux

Growing up at the “bottom of the pyramid,” Sioux is turning that disempowering label into a legacy Read More

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Digestible Politics: Here’s What Happened At The White House In October

From the ongoing government shutdown and nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests to Trump’s Great-Gatsby-themed Halloween party amidst SNAP benefit disruption, here… Read More

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The Island Of Self: Ayoni On Dropping Her Debut Album, Losing Her Label, And Finding Independence

Singer songwriter Ayoni opens to GU up about the surprising turn her career took the week she released her debut… Read More

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