The Writers of Oya project aims to teach adolescent girls, particularly girls of color,
how to compose poetry as a skill to both express and assert themselves.
JaNelle Davenport-Pleasure
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Shaya Robinson
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Step 1Allow yourself to immerse in an environment that creates confidence, self reflection, and self exploration.
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Step 2Learn the art of Slam poetry in regards to composition, speech, and performance strategies.
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Step 3Participate in community poetry slams culminating to our featured program 'Poets in the Park': to perform pieces created during our sessions
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Student Voices
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Unmasked; the Writers of Oya Publication
Unmasked is the first work of poetry by the Writers of Oya. It comprises of reflections and thoughts from the participants.
You can find the Unmasked spoken word album on Spotify and other streaming platforms
You can find the Unmasked spoken word album on Spotify and other streaming platforms
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Writers of Oya in the News
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lwww.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/name-dropping-urbanas-first-youth-poet-laureate-has-powerful-message/article_c992f97a-c1a8-53d0-a005-deaca71a3ca5.html
nationalguild.org/programs/training-learning/groundwork/people
www.smilepolitely.com/arts/the_writers_of_oyas_debut_collection_of_poetry_unmasks_their_serious_power/
nationalguild.org/programs/training-learning/groundwork/people
www.smilepolitely.com/arts/the_writers_of_oyas_debut_collection_of_poetry_unmasks_their_serious_power/