Connected: This 15-year-old girl is creating change through technology in Compton

#Compton is often associated with guns, violence and gangs, but 15-year-old Yerenia Barajas is passionate about changing the perception of her community. From coding to creating videos about climate change and gun violence, Barajas is using the skills she's learned through the #Verizon Innovative Learning program to create change through technology.

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