May 15th, 2009 | Posted in Projects, Voices | 7 Comments
Tags: brave new voices, speaks

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/
April 14th, 2009 | Posted in Green | No Comments
Tags: brave new voices, green, speaks

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).
April 14th, 2009 | Posted in Voices | No Comments
Tags: green, speaks
Early registration has been closed. You can still join us! $25 at the door.
May 8, 2009 7PM – 9PM
Knoll Showroom
1050 K Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20001
Metro access from Metro Center Station on Red, Orange and Blue Lines

For more information on Youth Speaks, please visit www.youthspeaks.org.