The CJMM Board has selected Kym Young to be the 2022 Honoree! Kym will be honored at the CJMM Annual Dinner on Aug. 14th.
Kym E Young M.A., B.A.S., A.A., A.A.S.,
Superior, WI
Biography
Kym E Young mother, grandmother and great grandmother is a Community Human Rights advocate (retired) who has been working in the Duluth/Superior Area for social justice and equal rights for BIPOC and all marginalized groups. Kym received her M.A. in Art History from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2012. She is known for using both her artwork and her knowledge and experience to educate and advocate for those whose voices are not heard in mainstream society. In 2014 after recovery from a debilitating illness she founded the group #politicsoffmybody in response to the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision.
Kym and #politicsoffmybody began as sponsors and promoters of social justice work locally and on a national level. Kym served as co-administrator with Superior Save the Kids working to end the school to prison pipeline and is one of the founding members of the Superior African Heritage Community.
Since retiring Kym has continued to support and promote change in our community and uplift our young adult BIPOC leaders and encourage BIPOC entrepreneurs and businesses in the Twin Ports Region via social media. She is dedicated to her family and overcoming health issues that in part contributed to her retirement.