How This Black Teen’s Poetry Contest Is Rallying Young People Across The U.S. To Use Their Voices For Social Justice

Throughout history poetry and justice have seamlessly gone hand in hand. From the classic’s of Maya Angelou to the 2021 inaugural poem by Amanda Gorman, the convergence of poetry, social justice, and activism transcend time across generations. Today, Generation-Z is leading the way. 

Harnessing the power of creative expression, 14-year-old Isabella Hanson created the “I Matter” national poetry…