I Want to Live: Poems about Black/Brown Encounters w/ Police

I Want to Live: Poems about Black/Brown Encounters w/ Police

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I Want to Live is a national spoken word campaign for youth 14-18, to highlight police violence against Black and Brown Youth. If selected the poet or MC will be invited to perform the piece in Atlanta Georgia at Brave New Voices this summer. We are inviting poets perform at the 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012 Location of Busboys and Poets in NW DC.

Questions? Call 202-667-1192 or e-mail mazi@wblinc.org with the subject “I Want to Live”

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