To my beautiful, black, queer child / You gave me my first taste of motherhood / at the age of 6 Read on
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Atlanta-area teens who attended the Partnership Against Domestic Violence’s Teen Summit wrote and created art about love, dating and healthy relationships. VOX was there to bring the mic (and writing and art supplies…)… Read on
Kalenza Robinson, 17, wrote this poem about the stigmas surrounding teen dating and overcoming them. Kalenza is a member of the L.O.F.T.Y. Crew at the Center for Black Women’s Wellness. Read on
Cole, from Atlanta Word Works, describes the healing process of poetry and teamwork created by and for the Brave New Voices Atlanta team. Read on
Dasia offers a poetic reflection on growing up, independence, and the way teens and adults see each other. Read on
The Be Pretty, Not Petty event included a chance to teen girls in Atlanta to share their reflections and voices. "The way I see beauty is not from what clothes you wear or how your hair looks, but what is on the inside," wrote one teen. Read on