Literary | Theater
School Performance: Poetry 2014: Birth of a Hip-Hop Nation
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BAM pays homage to the roots and contemporary resonance of hip-hop in this showcase of nationally recognized spoken-word artists. Collaborating with musicians and dancers, these poets celebrate the South Bronx-born movement as a universal platform for self-expression, tackling issues on the block and around the world. Students have the opportunity to see a culturally and generationally diverse group of professional artists perform, discovering firsthand that the political is always personal.
In-School Activity
Identify three issues addressed by these poets—one local issue,
one national, and one global. Now, choose which of the three is
most relevant to you and write your own poem about it.
COMMON CORE CONNECTION: SL.0-12.3/W.9-12.3
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