24-Year-Old Inspires With Viral Speaking Challenge
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Mona Su created a challenge built around unscripted, spontaneous speaking.
The 'Off the Cuff Challenge' tests how people communicate without preparation. Su's work taps into a growing conversation about authenticity and real-time expression in an era of heavily edited, curated digital content.
Youth political speech challenges are surging across social media!
Young activists using viral speaking challenges are reshaping civic engagement. NPR has tracked how Gen Z is driving new forms of political participation. Explore more at NPR
Scaling skyscrapers for protest has a long, documented history.
In 1994, activist James Pierson climbed the Empire State Building to protest child custody laws. Greenpeace has rappelled its facade for climate banners. Iconic towers have drawn protest climbers for decades.
Topic poll · all networksHow many steps lead to the Empire State Building's 86th floor?
- 862 steps
- 1,576 steps
- 1,248 steps
- 2,104 steps
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1,576 steps
Topic poll · all networksHow old was Emma González when her viral Parkland speech made national headlines?
- 16 years old
- 18 years old
- 21 years old
- 24 years old
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18 years old