Poets, Writers, Rhymers to Speak Out on Gun Violence
last updated 04/19/2016
Dayton-area high school students to speak out against gun violence and its effects.
Poets, Writers, Rhymers to Speak Out on Gun Violence
Dayton-area high school students will speak out against gun violence and its effects at the 2016 "Speak. Be Heard. Be Considered." spoken word grand slam, presented by the Dayton Human Relations Council in partnership with the Victoria Theatre Association and Dayton Public Schools.
Hosted by Metaphorically Speaking, "Speak. Be Heard. Be Considered." will bring 18 high-performing poets, writers and rhymers to the Victoria Theatre stage on April 28 at 6:00 p.m. The community is welcome to attend, and admission is free.
The performers have successfully made it through preliminary rounds and will compete for a scholarship package to Sinclair Community College.
The high school poetry slam series is designed to provide forums for expression that reflect voices of the young adult community. This event supports the Community Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence (CIRGV) and the Community Police Council's (CPC) efforts to speak out against gun violence and build better relationships between law enforcement and the young adult community.
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In an effort to reduce gun violence and improve police relations within the community, Speak. Be Heard. Be Considered. provides students with an opportunity to address community concerns and issues they find important.
When: Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 6PM
Where: Victoria Theatre
Where: Victoria Theatre
Cost: Free
