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Up-Rooted Youth Poetry Slam & Showcase
In partnership with KPCC, The Project presents Up-Rooted Youth Poetry Slam & Showcase on Friday, September 17, 2010. The evening will begin with an open poetry slam comprised of eight young poets competing for a $100 prize donated by Nappy Nation. Each poet will have the opportunity to present one poem that best represents their cultural background. A special guest panel of judges will score each participant to determine who will take home the title of the 2010 Up-Rooted Grand Slam Champion.
Following the poetry slam, the showcase will feature award-winning original poetry performed by the two time regional champions Inland Empire Youth Team. The evening will conclude with a Q&A and audience dialogue aimed at discussing the values of constructive self expression as a way to bridge the gap between educator, parent, and community while shaping the new poetic voices of tomorrow.
Hosted By:
Simply Kat, an acclaimed nationally renowned poet who has gained numerous titles in the poetry world and is currently ranked 15th amongst the best poets internationally
Special Guest Judges:
Jimetta Rose, Co-founder of Nappy Nation, a singer/ song writer that has recently blown the lid off of the music industry opening for such acts as Eryka Badu and Jon B
Legacy, Co-founder of Nappy Nation, hip hip pioneer
Musical Sounds of Hip Hop and Soul Provided By:
JB, DJ of "A Mic in Dim Lights", the 2nd longest running poetry venue in Los Angeles County based in Pomona, CA
The Project is a non profit organization focused on youth development that uses spoken word and poetry as a vehicle to bettering literacy within at-risk youth.
Nappy Nation is an organization focused on civil activism through the performing arts. For more information visit http://www.iamnappy.com
6:30pm – Doors Open/Open Youth Poetry Slam Sign-Up*
7:00pm – Open Youth Poetry Slam
7:45pm – Poetry Showcase by members of the two time regional champion "IE Youth Team"
8:00pm – Q&A and Audience Dialogue
*(The eight open slots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis)
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LocationThe Crawford Family Forum
474 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
United States
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