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Writing Our Future was the title of a benefit event for the Community~Word Project honoring the voices and visions of New York City public school youth. The event, held on March 17, 2008 at the National Arts Club, was recorded by Art Radio WPS1.org. The evening consisted of a variety of readings and presentations revolving around work written and performed by children. Special guests included the musical group Sahelli, the actors Tristan Wilds and Dion Graham (from the HBO drama The Wire, reading children's work), singer/songwriter Scott Krokoff, and author Rigoberto Gonzalez. Community~Word Project staff, public school teachers and administrators, and supporters added comments on the mission and history of the project. We have included a humorous segment featuring Dion Graham's presentation of a raffle prize that was just too sweet to edit out. All in all an evening that powerfully illustrates the power of a little love and encouragement.
Founded in 1997, the Community~Word Project is an arts-in-educatioin not-for-profit organization that seeks to inspire children in underserved communities to read, interpret, and respond to their world and become active citizens through collaborative arts residencies and teacher-training programs.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 24 March 2008 )
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