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The State of the Word
Vanderbilt's Sarratt Cinema
Nashville, TN
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The State of the Word
Middle Tennessees top college and high school poets, emcees, and spoken word artists will convene to showcase the years top youth spoken word performances. The State of the Word is an opportunity for Tennesseans to hear from the next generation of leaders as they elucidate their hopes, dreams, fears, and concerns.

Co-hosted by Youth Speaks Nashville and Vandy Spoken Word, The State of the Word is the regions leading youth poetry event. Last year, more than 300 people watched over 40 poets from 7 universities and 12 high schools and middle schools perform. This year, organizers anticipate representatives from Vanderbilt, Belmont, TSU, MTSU, Fisk, Maplewood, Hunters Lane, Overton, Stratford, Big Picture, Hillsboro, MLK, Hume Fogg, LEAD, Jere Baxter, and East Literature. The State of the Word is sponsored by Vanderbilt Universitys Commons, Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Admissions, Writing Studio, Office of Leadership Development & Intercultural Affairs, Metro Arts Commission, and Tennessee Arts Commission.

Youth Speaks Nashville creates platforms for youth to speak about the real hopes and challenges in their lives. Discretion is advised as parents may deem some content inappropriate for young children.

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Vanderbilt's Sarratt Cinema
2201 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37240
United States
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