Youth Speaks Inc., the nation’s leading spoken word organization, is proud to present, in partnership with Columbia College of Chicago & Young Chicago Authors, the 12th annual Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival.
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In 2008, the Annual Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival enjoyed Sold Out Shows for every single event!
This year, in an effort to make sure everyone who wants a ticket, gets a ticket, we are releasing them online and encouraging people to register in advance. Click here to see a list of tickets available for purchase.
A supercharged climactic end to an amazing journey!
Tune In this Sunday at 10PM ET/PT for the grand finale.
At the top of their game & representing teams from all over the country, the best young poets in the country battle it out for the Grand Championship.
This is the Grand Slam Finals of the Brave New Voices National Youth Poetry Slam.
Four rounds.
Five-judges.
A crowd of thousands.
Hosted by actor Idris Elba and past Slam champion Marc Bamuthi Joseph, this Sunday promises to be the most exciting show you’ll ever see or hear.
Highlights and sneak peaks at http://www.hbo.com/bravenewvoices/
Big ups to our very own Brave New Voices poets Josh and Jamaica who will be performing today at the White House for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle.
Josh and Jamaica will be sharing the spotlight with other amazing performers such as James Earl Jones, Lin Manuel Miranda, Mayda Del Valle, Esperanza Spalding. We are so proud of Josh, Jamaica and all of our Brave New Voices poets who continue to set a powerful and inspirational example for the youth of America.
There will be a live feed of the event tonight at the following web address: www.whitehouse.gov/live. The event begins at 745pm EST. It’s an Evening of Poetry, Music and Spoken Word with Pres Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
RSPV at green@bravenewvoices.org
USGBC and Youth Speaks
This partnership supports USGBC’s guiding principles, as well as USGBC’s strategic plan to collaborate with relevant social justice and quality of life initiatives and advocates to integrate the theories and practices of social and economic justice with those of sustainable building. www.greenbuildexpo.org
Value and Redemption of Voucher
The value of this voucher is $600, and provides registration to Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. This registration includes: access to the plenary sessions, exhibit hall, educational sessions, opening reception, continental breakfast (Wednesday through Friday), and lunch (Wednesday through Thursday), conference bag, credentials, and show program.
Once your donation is processed, you will receive a registration code that will allow for you to register for the conference.
All of the proceeds from this voucher program go directly to support the Brave New Voices Green Team, a National group of youth poets speaking and performing in events around the country to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of global climate change in American communities.
Eligibility Requirement
The registration must be made for and redeemed by anyone with under-represented groups of people (including women and minorities).
