Spoken word. Its poetry…its hip-hop…and it’s increasingly, the chosen means of expression for today’s youth. On this edition, to celebrate National Poetry month, we bring you the poets and students of Youth Speaks, from their annual event in honor of another master orator, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Special thanks to Youth Speaks.
Featuring: James Kass, Youth Speaks Founder & Executive Director; Talia Young, Dante Clark, Gretchen Carvahol, Prentice Powell, Justin Jodiatis, spoken word artists.
For More Information:
Voices of Our Nation Arts Foundation, Vona
National Association for Poetry Therapy
Articles:
This Is the Time for Poetry’: A Conversation With Alice Walker
Adrienne Rich, LA Times obituary
Music:
Dear Mama by Tupac
Hip-Hop by Dead Prez