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 Knicks Poetry Slam Knicks Poetry Slam was created in 2003 to reach today's high school youth by using the popularity of hip-hop and poetry as a vehicle to motivate and inspire expression through the written and spoken word. PR-G joined the Knicks and their program partner Urban Word NYC during the 2006-07 season to create greater opportunities for high school students to use their poetic skills and talents to pursue higher education. To date the program has served over 6,000 students through school site visits, a Poetry Open Audition, a College Fair, workshops and Poetry Slams. It has also provided the winners of the program with educational grants for college.
During 2008 the program has an even greater focus on education. The Knicks, Urban Word NYC, PR-G, and Knicks sponsors are dedicated to creating a college bound culture within the urban community by providing educational workshops and over $100,000 in grants and scholarships to college for participating students. Check out the Knicks Poetry Slam blog at www.knickspoetryslam.com. How to participate? |
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