GaryYouthPoet

Founded in 2023 by @AkiliaMcCain. The Gary Youth Poet Laureate Society is a 501(c)(3) organization that celebrates young poets in our community.

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The lyric soprano Akilia McCain will headline a classical music concert Sunday on the Lake Michigan lakefront on Gary's Miller neighborhood.
https://t.co/BwVYpAVdYG

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Our Founder & CEO @AkiliaMcCain talks to Dave Mika on Eye on the Arts Radio @LakeshorePubMed. Get your tickets at https://t.co/Pf5K5rne7K. https://t.co/ZmdzMt1mxn

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Get your tickets today! https://t.co/XaqwI0VHYg

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Celebrating our two history-making Poet Laureates from Gary, Indiana!

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With a name like Paij Rhymes, the first-ever Gary Youth Poet Laureate is destined to make her mark on the world of poetry. #GaryYouthPoet @nwi_jsp @nwi

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Gary Youth Poet Laureate Paij Rhymes is a @theabowmank12 grad, Class of 2024. #GaryYouthPoet @PostTrib

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Introducing Paij Rhymes…! #GaryYouthPoet

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Gary names first Youth Poet Laureate https://t.co/4uxbqQVFRx via @nwi

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Introducing Gary’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate Paij Rhymes! Paij is a ‘24 graduate of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy and volunteers with Miller Beach Arts & Creative District. With a name like “page rhymes,” she is destined for a life of poetry. Congratulations! #GaryYouthPoet

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Our Founder @AkiliaMcCain was inspired to create the Gary Youth Poet Laureate Society after hearing a podcast about the rise of @TheAmandaGorman.

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Come out to see these talented, young poets! #GaryYouthPoet @nwi @nwi_jsp

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Come out to see these talented, young poets! #GaryYouthPoet @nwi @nwi_jsp

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Help us amplify the voices of young poets and activists in Gary and our region. Make a donation in honor of Juneteenth Freedom Day! https://t.co/PWmWITX97q

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Tickets on sale now. $5 or FREE with Student ID #GaryYouthPoet

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We’re a proud partner of @urbanwordnyc. Visit our website for more information. https://t.co/ZHthPSwSc7 #GaryYouthPoet

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Lake and Porter County students, ages 14-20: Will you be the first-ever Gary Youth Poet Laureate? Submit your work on or before May 28th at https://t.co/ZHthPSwSc7 to make history. #GaryYouthPoet

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