Urban Word, pushing the power of youth voice, activism, and literacy!

Urban Word champion youth voice by providing platforms for critical literacy, youth development & leadership through free & uncensored writing workshops, college preparation & performance opportunities. We are the founder of the National Youth Poet Laureate Program, supporting local organizations hosting the program in over 65 cities across the country. We also facilitate workshops in over 100 schools in NYC and host one of the largest teen poetry slams in the country! Learn more at www.urbanword.org.