It's been a minute since my last Rooted Spotlight, and I was reminded today how important it is to elevate the amazing things people are doing around the world and in our communities. I hope this inspires you to share what you're seeing that's giving you hope!
Youth Speaks is a national spoken word youth organization. Folks like Chance the Rapper and Amanda Gorman have come through this program. Hope Reimagined is lucky enough to be providing mental health support during this year's slam season. We have a dedicated space that young people can access throughout the event, and we're also available to anyone in the audience who needs to process what they're experiencing.
I want to thank @Darius Parker and the Youth Speaks team for cultivating this incredible space where young people truly find their voice and embody transformation on stage.
Tonight we'll be at the San Francisco Public Library for the final qualifying event. April 10th is the Semi-Finals in Oakland, and it all leads to the national Brave New Voices event, which will be right here in the Bay Area this year.
Come get inspired — and you might want to bring a tissue.