2013 - Brave New Voices (Quarter Finals) - Washington DC Team

[@upasanapatel2220]

this is amazing, if only everyone thought like this

[@C.Davis96]

We need this poem performed now more than ever.

[@inayahcee3131]

Their voices raised and I got goosebumps

[@RileyAlam]

WE BOTH LOVE HUMMUS

[@DarkWaterfall]

Proud tears. This video needs to be shared over and over and over again!

[@user-qx8uv8sz5x]

_this still stands in 2019-till the world ends_

[@lilbabyo5]

Very proud of you two for being incredibly brave. So many people, adults, feel similarly and are too afraid to voice their sentiments in fear of judgement and isolation from the majority. I pray that my generation, yours, will be brave enough to speak the truth and stand up against preconceived notions and prejudice that is sadly entrenched in today's society.

[@freespirit1911]

Years after and this poem is still speaking to what's happening.

[@adeenasheraz3535]

Sort of feels like my faith in humanity replenished from this vid had been splurged straight out of my chest, from the biased and accusing comments below, pointing fingers at their own brothers and sisters. People, this is made to cancel out the stereotypical accusations, and its really not fair. Y'all, honestly just don't even, like can you not.

[@kays2939]

this poem is so powerful its focus its language it by far one of the best ive seen so far

[@LindaV.95]

Coming back here in this time..

[@Neferfifi21]

chills. So young & so wise.

[@thecatwhisper45]

This brought me to tears so beautiful.

[@falaahaja]

10 years and we’re here again…

[@ProcessOfPoetisis]

One of the beautiful things about spoken word is that the audience isn't supposed to be quiet. We love it when they respond and tell us how they feel :)

[@earmuffstar2074]

This is wonderful. I cry every time I watch this, especially that last line. *applause*

[@ArnoldVeeman]

What a wonderful message! Right when we need it the most

[@ChrisC811]

You two young women are heroines. We are what you say. How wonderful to know that you are part of our future. You rock as poets, and as people.

[@emmajeannelson]

Best performance I've seen in ages! What a message. Thank You

[@moman3r33]

So proud of these two brave souls. Literally broke me down to tears, something that has never happened to me before.

[@Doc_Fartens]

Wow. I cannot believe how powerful and beautiful that was. The world needs so many more people like these girls and their parents, who most likely were the ones who imparted these views on them

[@rosewater94]

“Amazing” no other word describes this video..❤️

[@irapost4612]

Bravo - Well said. Hearing strong, smart, sensitive young voices like this gives me hope for the world.

[@starlight104]

Love this! I love it when the audience gets in to it and go "woaah!" and "lets go!"

[@1humanonthe3rdrock]

Ah the internet. Bringing us absolutely stunning, brilliant , and oh so beautiful things like this.

[@bonecholampworks]

Chills here too...breathtaking performance. No matter your faith, or lack thereof, we all bleed red...

[@lennonkennedyjr.2311]

Thank you girls for saying and demonstrating what so many cannot!

[@BadPOETRA]

This is too perfect.

[@syahmirga]

same

[@Churros1616]

So strong so empowering, such a clear message. We as a humanity should all unite. We are different, but created equal.

[@LmfaoLover82]

This poem is so powerful!!!! I can't even describe how amazing it is.

[@hinger25]

This was a strong, beautiful symbol of what our present day and future should be. Bravo.

[@TheIslaz]

Agree with you, we are from the same roots, the same core teaching, it would be beautiful if we respect and love each other! Like these two girls. Respect!

[@kyristal]

YES !

[@whknws9595]

Slam poetry is so beautiful. Powerful.

[@ProcessOfPoetisis]

The audience isn't supposed to sit quietly. Spoken word is an interactive art-form. We love when they tell us how they feel.

[@anikabegum94]

This is so inspirational and it's encouraging to see young girls like them speaking out in such a thought- provoking way

[@svetlana1996]

my same reaction... I got chills the moment I heard them speak

[@Michaelthevagabond]

...We NEED this to go viral!!!!!!...

[@Nerd502]

Chills. Crying. This is amazing.

[@ljkolnick]

Talk about working together, finding common ground. Much respect!

[@ManishaP]

This was absolutely incredible and makes me proud of this generation.

[@ASquirrelsLife]

What a message! I am so pleased young people like me take issues like these seriously. If only I could give more likes!!!!

[@Faithinangels]

You give hope. It is sad that this burden has fallen upon another generation, that of mistrust and ignorance, paranoia and violence, greed and never stable power shifts on this globe of one single humanity. You help them see. Bless you, and keep it up!

[@bronte1997]

This gives me the chills. Incredible.

[@amiableperson4379]

Yes. Thanks!

[@rahmofarah9579]

Wow what a incredible message♥️

[@theeblakester002]

i'm crying. this is so beautiful.

[@Monica-ce5fx]

This was truly incredible and amazing! Lost for words...despite anyone's religion we are all human...

[@MeaghanEdwards]

Very powerful. Respect for these girls!

[@Marriedtohealth]

Beautiful! Brought to tears of joy! This is the true future.

[@narcistgames7215]

This was a very powerful message, the girls in the video did an amazing job explaining their points of view.

[@sepidman]

All I can say is thank you ladies. That was inspiring...

[@Moarbiscuits]

This made me blink some tears back. Amazing. And beautuful.

[@mrsjoycedevivre]

chills everywhere in my body

[@maddiealbion2055]

I am Jewish and my best friend is Muslim, and our school is hosting a district wide poetry night, and I think we found ourselves a poem to recite.

[@Oranjee1089]

Just don't use the term 'settler' to describe Jews in Judea

[@calennesten1061]

Can we just stop and realize what brilliant poets these young girls are?

[@shreyaghoshplus]

this is beauty. one of my favourites.

[@shiraz121000]

I am a jewish israeli girl. I trurly believe that we are all human beings. it doesnt matter if u believe in jesus and i believe in something else. it doesnt matter if you dont eat cosher and i do. it doesnt matter if you celebrate christmas and i celebrate passover. at the end of the day we are all living on the same land and we are all the same, but believe in different things. I hate no one but the ones who hate me. I am proud of who i am and i hate the fact that people hate me for my religion

[@FlawlessFamilyFun]

It CAN be applied to reality, it just takes a different mindset then what you are bringing to the table.

[@PandaFiskify]

This is amazing! I wish more people would realize this instead of just hating each other all the time!

[@kateflowrchild13]

Absolutely flawless and inspiring. I love it.

[@glittergirls3022]

wow. so deep. love this.

[@davegrundgeiger9063]

This is now my favorite thing ever. These girls went beyond the surface of their religions and each found their religion's source, and it turned out to be the same source.

[@superpavithira]

this gave me the shiver of my life...you girls are awesome! keep rocking girls!

[@Hambxne]

just found out slam poetry exists, let the binge begin

[@Ookamikage13]

I am crying, oh my gosh, that was so intense, so beautiful, so amazing...I love this.

[@naadiareza2386]

Awesome message

[@Livgains]

right on man, so much respect for these girls!

[@robertallan7708]

Words. The power of words.

[@isabellac659]

goosebumps, so impossibly amazing

[@mindbodybre]

brought me to tears

[@fitzalvin3795]

Speechless.

[@chelleashes]

We ARE One! A moving and perfect performance. You go, girls! Tell it like it really is!

[@sephardbanks]

This is beautiful ...

[@traslefour]

beautiful and very powerful

[@sempiedram]

It's soOOOoooo surprising the other videos have the comments disabled. (← Sarcasm)

[@avrilfan123]

+Kevin S. Piedra M. the other videos (namely the rape joke poem) got terrible comments within days of it being posted.

[@nia9544]

they were AMAZING!!!!

[@frjansse]

This youth is hope.

[@dialasharab8109]

perfect !!!!!!! what a powerful message , I wish if all the people has the same point of view , I mean we are all HUMAN , and we deserve to live in a nonviolent environment !!!!!!

[@bronte1997]

I adore this.

[@3rdeyetwaa]

Just beautiful!

[@f4irygrrrl]

so beautiful

[@ngozia34]

Beautiful!

[@elizabethbrewer5646]

Beautiful

[@eviel9149]

awesome awesome, ladies, thank you

[@stephaniesherrett7560]

This is amazing!!! Those girls are an inspiration to all, no matter the religion

[@gracesteph86]

BEAUTIFUL! I know this will not stop the stereotypes to spread or even end the war. But poems are expressions of feelings and thoughts and I was really touched by this performance. Love it.

[@SeanGilley]

What she said. Wow.

[@zafar-moradabad]

Very nice presentation.

[@MissRiggie]

Incredible

[@TomBentley1808]

You go girls. You tell 'em!

[@ProcessOfPoetisis]

Nahh, it's not disrespectful. We actually ask the audience to respond like that. it's also a judged event, so the audience's job is to sway the judges. when such a big response comes that we have to pause the piece, it's feels great to know that people enjoy what we're saying THAT much. I understand what you're saying though. They;re not being unruly, they're being supportive.

[@xituxedomask]

I'm a white European atheïst married to a Chinese girl... and I absolutely loooooove this speech... It's 2013. This shouldn't be necessary anymore, but sadly it is.

[@endeahstaton6027]

that was so powerful. those two are very smart. keep up the good work girls!!

[@lisaoudeelferink7386]

That was absolutely beautiful

[@georgangel]

made me watch it twice...excellent work!!

[@NoldorianElf]

The word should be mighty!

[@anniespassport6612]

This is amazing! You should both be very proud of yourselves! Annie, Canada

[@1950jimbei]

Bravo! Such a powerful message and performance!!

[@iqrad4652]

I love this so much