Southern Word offers creative solutions for youth to build literacy and presentation skills and act as leaders in the improvement of their communities.
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25 Jun 2024
We are so lucky to have author and educator, Caroline Brooks DuBois host Kids' Book Club at East branch tomorrow!
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Southern Word retweeted
14 Jun 2024
Purchasing a @TN_Arts speciality license plate is an investment in the arts, which means that showing your support for #Intersection & other organizations across the state is as easy as that! Get your plate today & support the arts in TN. Learn more at TN4Arts.org
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5th grade during their poetry residency writing poems with Ms. Tia from Southern Word last week. @MetroSchools @MNPS_Magnet @SouthernWord
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Southern Word retweeted
7 May 2024
We are so proud of our 5th grade @TomJoyElem scholars who were brave and participated in the @SouthernWord Poetry Slam as they continue to build their voice and writing skills.
#TomJoyTigers🐯 #BuildingExcellence💫 @MNPS_Magnet @Dr_WJP @MetroSchools
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Southern Word retweeted
26 Mar 2024
Four fabulous days in June to create and collaborate! Open to rising 9th-12-grade students. Poets! Musicians! Rappers! Songwriters! Producers! Register here! southernword.org/event/2024-… @SouthernWord
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14 Jan 2024
Honored to support the I.M.F. @NashvilleMLKDay who organize a week of powerful events. Learn more at mlkdaynashville.com and show up on Monday.
13 Jan 2024
Enjoying an engaging Youth Symposium at #mlkmagnet sponsored by @MetroSchools and @SouthernWord. Appreciate the rich dialogue and commitment to youth leadership opportunities. #mlkday #Metrocouncilnash
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8 Dec 2023
This fish wants you to support the arts. Celebrate fish and the arts by purchasing your very own Tennessee Specialty license plate.
Head over to tnspecialtyplates.org and shop for one that fits you.
@tn_arts #specialtylicenseplate
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Southern Word retweeted
12 Sep 2023
Join us for our annual Stand Against Racism Community Rally & Advocacy Fair on Thurs., Sept. 28 at Public Square Park. Hear from community leaders and advocates on how we must work together to hold elected officials accountable for safer communities. bit.ly/44UHCgh
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Southern Word retweeted
22 Jul 2023
“I can hold my breath for 49 seconds…[ ] my mom has held her breath for the last 20 years.” @bravenewvoices #BNV23 #IntoLight @SouthernWord
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Southern Word retweeted
23 Jul 2023
Brave New Voices FINALS Tonight! @meta4houston @urbanwordnyc @SouthernWord #SAYS @bravenewvoices @youthspeaks #BNV23 #IntoLight
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Southern Word retweeted
23 Jun 2023
Moving presentations @SouthernWord friendraiser. Thanks to @DelishiaForNash for presenting a Council proclamation for Dr. Janet Walsh. Loved SouthernWord’s work as a teacher, and they just get better and better. Support them y’all!
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Southern Word retweeted
7 Jun 2023
Discover a different beat with Studio NPL! On June 21 at the Main Library, all ages are invited to stop in, show off their skills, and learn new ones.
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Southern Word retweeted
17 May 2023
During this year’s State of Metro Address, Nashville’s Youth Poet Laureate called on lawmakers to do better for Tennessee’s children. The 16-year-old poet sat down with WPLN's @MariannaBac to talk about gun reform, religion and LGBTQ rights. wpln.org/post/god-guns-and-g…
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Southern Word retweeted
8 May 2023
So proud of our @TomJoyElem 5th grade scholars who participated in the @SouthernWord Poetry Slam. Congratulations to Ryleigh and Zakari for winning @TomJoyElem 1st and 2nd place!
#TomJoyTigers🐯 #BuildingExcellence💫 #5thGradePoets @MNPS_Magnet @MNPS_SOI @Dr_WJP @J_Uppinghouse
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Southern Word retweeted
5 May 2023
Couldn’t be more excited for today’s collaboration with @SouthernWord at 3:30 pm at @NowatNPL! This FREE event is a sharing of creations that have taken shape through ongoing conversations and music-making with #Nashville teens and community members. Join us for Boundless Beats!
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✒️ Attn young writers (14-21)! Check out the new "Amplifying Your Voice, Reshaping Our World: A Nationwide Young Writers Series on Mental Health" from @nttach_mh & @SouthernWord.
Please share w/ youth & young adults in your network!
Apply by 5/12: bit.ly/nttac-southern-word
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Southern Word retweeted
3 May 2023
THANK YOU!
I have always treated people with RESPECT and let my LOVE of community speak for me. 🗣💪🏾
I am honored to serve as the full-time Executive Principal of... the top STEM Magnet High School in Tennessee and beyond!
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@MetroSchools
@StratfordSTEM1
#Letswork
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Southern Word retweeted
26 Apr 2023
Yesterday was pretty amazing. Today looks pretty great too. Hope to see y’all tonight at Good Nights at @goodwoodnash! Doors open at 6:45pm, BYOB, and it’s free to attend.
@TheNashvillian @NashvilleScene @WPLN @ThisIsNashville @EastNashvillian @eastnashlove @ENashvilleNews
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Southern Word retweeted
14 Apr 2023
Hope to see you at the 2nd round of Good Nights at Good Wood on April 26, featuring @mikehicksmusic_, @chetweise, @SouthernWord, @SundayNightSoul, @goodwoodnash, & Renard Hirsch.
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Southern Word retweeted
10 Apr 2023
Nashville State & @SouthernWord Writer Slam! Attend in person or virtually. Students wanting to perform need to register: southernword.org/2023springN…
In person:
▪️Clarksville campus: room 107
▪️Southeast campus: room 1312
▪️White Bridge campus: room S-116 (Student Services Bldg)
ALT Nashville State and Southern Word are hosting a Writer Slam on April 13, 11:10am. The event can be attended in person or virtually. Students wanting to perform need to register by clicking on southernword.org/2023springNSCCslam Performers and audiences may attend in person at the Clarksville campus: room 107, Southeast campus: room 1312, White Bridge campus: room S-116 (Student Services Building) A Zoom link for those wanting to attend virtually is provided in the Tweet.
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