"A different world cannot be built by indifferent people." — Dr. Peter Marshall When it comes to social justice (laws that enforce equal treatment of every person) there is always work to be done.…
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The Post-Racial Myth is an idea that was ushered to the front of social justice conversations after the election of President Barack Obama in 2008. There were many people who began to claim that we…
Did you know that poetry can be a great tool for maintaining healthy mental wellness? It's true! A clear mind comes from expression of thought and writing is a great vehicle for our thoughts. Writing…
"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral." --Paolo Freire Everyone deserves to become their most honest and…
Learn how to use your poetry to take a stand against stereotyping. The term “stereotype” is defined as “an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a…
You already know the legendary American poets-- Frost, Dickinson, Poe, etc. These elites are read and respected by poets everywhere, and students know their work inside and out. But what about the…
Here at PowerPoetry, we’re all about using your brain to positively impact others and make a social change. You’d be surprised at what you can accomplish when you set your mind to it (yeah we know…
Learn how to write poetry to help yourself or someone you know cope with OCD. OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, occurs when people have invasive thoughts that impede their everyday functioning.…
Street harassment is any action — physical or verbal — in a public place that makes you feel unwelcome, uncomfortable, threatened, afraid, or just plain creeped out. We're all entitled to move freely…
Cultivating a positive and loving body image is essential to well-being and happiness. It takes a healthy mindset to reach self acceptance. Many feel pressured to obtain a certain social and/or…