In this inspiring talk, Rasheen Aldridge talks about his inspiration for getting involved in social justice, from the disparities between his school and his community to his involvement in the Fight for 15 movement advocating for higher wages. Aldridge later transitions to his involvement in the Ferguson Protests and how young people can drive change in their communities. Rasheen Lamont Aldridge Jr, a Progressive Democrat, was born and raised in the 5th Ward of the City of St. Louis. He was a leader in the local Fight For 15 movement known as Show Me 15. Aldridge was an activist during the Ferguson uprising, and was later appointed by Gov. Nixon to serve on the Ferguson Commission. He met with President Obama in 2014 to discuss community & policing relationships. Aldridge ran for 5th Ward Committeeman during the 2016 Primary Election & won in a Special Election after a court ruling for a new election making him the second youngest elected official and the youngest African American Committeeman St. Louis City history. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
In this inspiring talk, Rasheen Aldridge talks about his inspiration for getting involved in social justice, from the disparities between his school and his community to his involvement in the Fight for 15 movement advocating for higher wages. Aldridge later transitions to his involvement in the Ferguson Protests and how young people can drive change in their communities. Rasheen Lamont Aldridge Jr, a Progressive Democrat, was born and raised in the 5th Ward of the City of St. Louis. He was a leader in the local Fight For 15 movement known as Show Me 15. Aldridge was an activist during the Ferguson uprising, and was later appointed by Gov. Nixon to serve on the Ferguson Commission. He met with President Obama in 2014 to discuss community & policing relationships. Aldridge ran for 5th Ward Committeeman during the 2016 Primary Election & won in a Special Election after a court ruling for a new election making him the second youngest elected official and the youngest African American Committeeman St. Louis City history. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
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