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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

wdet
In the Press
March 7, 2017

“The Voice That It Gives Me”

Wes Matthews
In the Press
February 27, 2017

Emmett Till Infinity by Wes Matthews | TEDxDetroit

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