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Teen Activist Becomes Phoenix Voice
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
At just sixteen, Reverend Jarrett Maupin was already leading Phoenix’s National Action Network chapter and eyeing a run for City Council—proving his activism wasn’t a phase. By eighteen, he was campaigning full throttle, taking business calls in salons and rallying at protests, including a 2005 taxi driver march. His Sunday sermons and deep roots in civil rights, shaped by his grandmother Opal Ellis, fueled his relentless drive for justice. Today, he’s a force in Phoenix’s public discourse, tackling police brutality, university policies, and engaging political leaders—showing how one teen’s passion became a lifelong mission. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/570bc760f5be82f6