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New York City's 8th Annual Teen Poetry Slam, Hosted by Urban Word

From: WFUV
Length: 03:11

Interviews and orations by the New York City poetry scene's newest and youngest voices. Read the full description.

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Playing: New York City's 8th Annual Teen Poetry Slam, ...
From: WFUV

Default-piece-image-0 New York City's poetry scene just got a little younger, thanks to Urban Word, an after-school program created by New York City teachers and writers, designed to give young inner-city teens a place to get their voice heard through creative writing and spoken word poetry. Focusing on free speech, creative expression, and a sense of community, the program holds poetry slams for students to perform their work in competitions held throughout the city. WFUV producer Ed Meagher peaked in on one such event held this March at St. Mark's Church. You can learn more about the program at: www.urbanwordnyc.org

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New York City's poetry scene just got a little younger, thanks to Urban Word, an after-school program created by New York City teachers and writers, designed to give young inner-city teens a place to get their voice heard through creative writing and spoken word poetry. Focusing on free speech, creative expression, and a sense of community, the program holds poetry slams for students to perform their work in competitions held throughout the city. WFUV producer Ed Meagher peaked in on one such event held this March at St. Mark's Church. You can learn more about the program at: www.urbanwordnyc.org