Youth Speaks

In ONE HOUR!!! Join us! Today, Youth Speaks is hosting the world-famous Under 21 Open Mic (U21OM) and Teen Poetry Slam at 4:30 pm pst on a new platform called OhYay. We'll also be joined by multi-talented artist Jireh Deng as our featured performer. 

Jireh (she/they) is a writer born and raised in the 626. An interdisciplinary artist, her passions lie at the intersection of her passion for poetry, research, and community. You might also. recognize Jireh's name from her work with the Asian American Writer’s Workshop, the podcast “VS”,  and her feature in the Youth Speaks anthology “Between my Body and the Air”. 

Check out the schedule and details on how to access the event below

U21OM AND TEEN POETRY SLAM SCHEDULE
4:30-5:30pm — Under 21 Open Mic
5:30-5:45pm — Featured Artist
5:45-6pm — Break + Teen Poetry Slam Poet Circle
6-7pm — Teen Poetry Slam

Under 21 Open Mic (U21OM)
Want to get on the mic? Pull up to sign up and get on the mic today at 4-4:30pm PT. The Under 21 Open Mic is only open to anyone age 21 and under. 

Teen Poetry Slam
Want to compete? Pull up to sign up and get on the mic today at 4-4:30pm PT. The Teen Poetry Slam is only open to Bay Area teens.

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