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Writer & Educator Stories
November 7, 2018

Benjamin Turner

Benjamin Turner Writer-in-Residence “I was equally concerned with guiding them professionally in writing, as I was concerned with giving them the space to be their own professional guides. Then, by calling attention to that budding skill set, I feel like we were able to pinpoint and excavate whatever…
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In the Press
October 17, 2018

Citywide Poets Perform at Piston’s Opener

Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Zuri

“Poetry is a way for me to just be myself instead of trying to fit in with everybody else. I can be my own rainbow with different colors. Instead of the standard red, orange, yellow, I can be pink, black, and green.” Hear Me Out…
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Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Imani

“I think it’s important to tell Detroit’s stories. To push different narratives, because a lot of them aren’t at the forefront. Poetry puts them front and center. It’s in your face. It’s hard to ignore.” Imani Nichele is our 2018 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate and…
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Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Eldric

“I’m excited to share my voice, my writing, and my passion to express issues other people are afraid to talk about. I’m hoping that people who are afraid to share their voice will see me sharing mine and be inspired.” Eldric Laron, one of InsideOut’s…
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Inside Out Poetry Program Youth in Photo
Student Stories
September 17, 2018

Hajjar

“Aside from finding yourself, writing is a great coping mechanism, and it allows you to see the world around you differently. I don’t think I’ve felt this sense of community anywhere else.” InsideOut’s 2017 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate, Hajjar Baban, is a Pakistani-born, Afghan-Kurdish poet…
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Eldric Laron
In the Press
March 6, 2018

VOICES: How music and writing helped one Detroit youth through high school

Sakila Islam
In the Press
January 3, 2018

Apology to My Father | Sakila Islam | TEDxDetroit

Wes Matthews
In the Press
March 8, 2017

Citywide Poets helps Detroit youths discover themselves

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