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Drop in Project

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Channel: Get Lit - Words Ignite · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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DROP IN PROJECT: Raising Relevancy in the Classroom

Calling all POETS, SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS, RAPPERS & EMCEES 15-22 years of age

WIN a $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP & A CHANCE TO PERFORM YOUR PIECE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER in WASHINGTON DC!

Create a 1-3 minute poem or rap about
HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT RATES

• What challenges do you face to graduate? 
• Why do you go to school?
• Who inspires you to go?
• What fears do you face at school? 
• Why would you drop out?

We are seeking REAL responses to these questions & others that address the complexity of this issue FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE.

Tell the TRUTH! The most honest, thoughtful, artistic, and original responses will be selected for our LOCAL WINNER.
Local Winner Receives:

Opportunity to perform Winning poem LIVE at Classic Slam
at the Ebell Theater on May 24th for over 1,000 people
PLUS $500 Cash award & $500 for your favorite teacher (past or present)!

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: MAY 1ST 12am

Send your 1-3 minute video to: [email protected]

Include your Name, age, middle or high school, and the name of a teacher (at school, in your past or present) who has inspired you to "RAISE UP?"

A team of judges will select THE WINNER.
*All received videos will be sent to "Youth Speaks/RAISE Up" to be entered into a National Competition where 5 winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship & an all expense paid trip for yourself & a guardian to Washington DC, to perform at the Kennedy Center.

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