NAACP Youth Director Tylik McMillan on Organizing Through Burnout
In a discussion with NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Tylik McMillan, the National Director of Youth and College, shared insights on the challenges faced by activists and the potential for burnout. At 29 and residing in Washington, DC, McMillan has a significant history, having led events such as the 2020 Commitment March and the 2021 March On for Voting Rights. He highlighted the importance of maintaining strength despite fatigue, drawing inspiration from historic actions like the North Carolina A&T sit-ins. As the midterm elections approach, he is focused on mobilizing young Black voters around important issues and fostering a sense of community.
Key facts
- Tylik McMillan is National Director of Youth and College of the NAACP.
- He is 29 years old and based in Washington, DC.
- He helped organize the 2020 Commitment March on Washington and the 2021 March On for Voting Rights.
- He previously served as Youth Coalitions Director for the DNC.
- Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP, nominated and interviewed him.
- McMillan cites his great-grandmother Roberta Boutselis and grandparents Clinton and Gwendolyn McMillan as inspirations.
- He graduated from North Carolina A&T State University.
- The NAACP's midterm strategy targets young Black voters through culture and issue-based engagement.
Entities
Institutions
- NAACP
- DNC
- North Carolina A&T State University
Locations
- Washington, DC
- United States