2019 Atlanta Youth Poet Laureate Nathan Wallace brought his audience to tears when he performed this piece dedicated to his mother. Watch the video for yourself and see why. Read on
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After having so much fun back in December, VOX ATL linked up with Atlanta Hawks rookie Omari Spellman to give Atlanta youth another chance to express themselves through poetry. Check out some of the highlights. Read on
"I believe that other races besides blacks need to acknowledge how important Black history month is." Read on
VOX ATL teen staff writer Isley shares her latest collection of poems on beauty and anxiety. Read on
VOX ATL was invited to create poetry about self-affirmation and love at The Villages at Carver Family YMCA in partnership with Georgia Cares, a nonprofit organization supporting youth and working to eliminate the sexual exploitation of youth in Georgia. Here’s what a few creative writers had to say. I am a worthwhile being I value my… Read on
Filth and Perfection The smell of my rusty cell reminds me I’m filthy My teeth are stripped with the nails that tap and swipe up and down electronic whiteboards The words typed, as meaningless as chalk, Make a sound It’s chewing; The grinding of teeth on blue thumbs and red hearts We tap twice and… Read on
