We are thrilled to introduce you to Jacob Smith, Youth on Record's Director of Community Giving. Please give a warm welcome to Jacob!

Jacob Smith (He/his) is a diehard black queer feminist and abolitionist organizer fighting for a joyful and pleasurable future without oppressive systems. Through his experience as an organizer, activist, and strategist, he understands that all historical youth power movements have required a vision for liberation while embracing a culture of abundance, not scarcity. 

What’s on your playlist right now?

Kamasi Washington, Deniece Williams, Roy Ayers, Jesse Boykins III

What artists inspire you and why?

Missy Eliott, because she is Fearless.

What’s your favorite dessert?

Peach Cobbler

What has brought you the most fulfillment in your life?

Organizing for life-after-release and decarceration efforts in Washington, DC as part of the No New Jails DC Coalition

Anything else you want to share?

Through my experience as an organizer, activist, and strategist, I understand that all historical youth power movements have required a vision for liberation while embracing a culture of abundance, not scarcity.

More about Jacob here.