TEDxPhilly - Philly Youth Poetry Movement - Youth empowerment & self-sustainable education

Philly Youth Poetry Movement's (PYPM) Gregory Corbin and Denice Frohman ask: How do we engage young people? How do we create safe spaces for expression, empowerment and transformation? What does self-sustainable education look like and how can we help young adults become the leaders of tomorrow?
PYPM, a volunteer-driven youth poetry organization, works with young people to help them discover their voices through spoken word. Young poets find value in their voices, explore how they fit and don't fit in the world, expose themselves to diverse stories and listen to one another. Corbin explains: "Their stories are classrooms. Their lessons are life experiences. Both are abundant, beautiful chances to change the world." PYPM's slam team won the coveted Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival in July 2011.
In addition to Corbin and Frohman, PYPM's poets took to the TEDxPhilly stage, delivering exemplary performances. Kai Davis and Chamira Nelson performed "Femininjas" (starting at 9:03) and Alana Gooden presented a powerful solo about speaking for the youth (starting at 15:10). The young performers received standing ovations.
phillyyouthpoets.org
The 2011 TEDxPhilly conference examined vast interpretations of the theme "The City" on Tuesday, November 8. TEDxPhilly brought together engaging speakers, performers, participants and exhibitors to deconstruct, decipher and explore some of the greatest challenges, innovations, concepts and realities that shape and are shaped by cities and their inhabitants. Philadelphia was the point of departure, but the conversation traveled beyond its borders. The event took place at Temple Performing Arts Center in North Philadelphia.
www.tedxphilly.com

[@Maralyssa]

OH that was so fabulous!!!!! I wish this was everywhere!!!! Those girls were so strong and vibrant. I Love em!!!

[@e2retro]

I came For Kai Davis... Yep. Proud Of her.

[@luncysmith4190]

I like her to

[@Meme-go9ts]

Denice, please keep uploading your work! It's been a while, I know, but you're simply brilliant.

[@TheFIVEstar97]

Kai was my first girl crush. This brings me to tears they're so wonderful

[@kornellas1]

"Each one, Reach one, Teach one" Thank you!

[@jovanna200]

can we all say something in a safe space. YES

[@Msbrkdance]

Thank you for this. Simply beautiful.

[@patriciabright5681]

Marvelous femininjas rule chamira brilliant Kai. And Alana as well keep it up girls huge inspiration to many

[@mandolinasimeon1977]

They are so cute. I love it!

[@519LOANONRHE]

Fierce WArriors !!!!

[@neshaboo20]

How can I join ?

[@MsWhit2013]

yo that was too dope

[@KYO19961]

I wanted to go on there so badly but never knew where to go

[@SamuelPierreLouis]

xD Ninjas :3

[@daddysgirl886]

Lol yo Kai and that eyebrow!

[@StudioVegan]

I came for Kia

[@OTHno3TLA]

Is one of the presenters wearing a nerdfighters' badge?

[@Smokingdelphs]

why does kai davis look like peele from key and peele

[@wsmith31000]

Way too much discussion about buttholes for me. I mean, gross! Just GROSS