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Youth Voices

A digital literacy and civic engagement program that invites youth on an exploration of their neighborhood, where they investigate the social, cultural, and political history and take a critical look at the issues facing their community. Students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become leaders and advocates for their community.

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Decorations on the edge of Arroyo High School's community garden | Marianne Zaugg
In El Monte, where nearly half the city is classified a food desert, students and gardeners grow a lush garden with even bigger plans for the future.
Get Lit Poet, Gordon Ip
Get Lit poet Gordon Ip responds to former FBI Director James Comey's recent testimony before the Senate.
Lucie Hodgson
In an original poem, Get Lit poet Lucie Hodgson expresses some of the hopes and concerns of the LGBT community.
Colleen Hamilton
Get Lit poet Colleen Hamilton responds to Trump's consideration to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement.
Marc Lemus
As a Mexican-American who feels like he has "Brown Pride" running through his veins, poet Marc Lemus hopes to inspire others to speak their minds about the current administration.
Alex Luu
Poet Alex Luu reflects on Trump's first 100 days in office.
“The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
Inspired by the famous Gil Scott-Heron poem, youth poets, with their revised version of "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", hope to remind their peers that it is in their hands to say something that the world needs to hear.
Jojo Louis
Get Lit poet, Jojo Louis, responds to Trump's recent actions as Commander-in-Chief.
Samantha Healy
Get Lit Player Samantha Healy responds to the recent bombing in Afghanistan and missile strikes in Syria.
Literary Riot: Mila Cuda and Caitlyn Bove
Mila Cuda and Caitlyn Bove from iLead North Hollywood use the analogy of car traffic to break down sexual assault.
Literary Riot: Joel Lopez
In his original poem, Joel Lopez examines the conflict with his identity as an American who was raised as a Latino.
Literary Riot: Winston Thomas III
Student Winston Thomas III became a father at the age of 15, forcing him to reckon with social implications his son would face.
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