Changing the World One Word at a Time

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April 27, 2016 a project of ServiceSpace Poetry is an act of peace. - Pablo Neruda - Changing the World One Word at a Time Listen to Belissa Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya Allen, members of the Get Lit organization, who are determined to change the world, one word at a time. In this performance of "Somewhere in America," they open for singer John Legend at the Hollywood Bowl. The poem calls to attention the kind of information passed along unintentionally in classrooms, and addresses some hard truths and dark topics based on personal experiences. "I think poetry is the best way to express emotions..." McGavin says, "Its an amazing way to help people, especially teens." { read more } Be The Change Find out more about Get Lit, an organization that uses classic and spoken word poetry to increase teen literacy. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 10 Creative Rituals To Learn From The Girl Who Gets Gifts From Birds Power of Place: Photos From Around the World Can You Teach People to Have Empathy? The Dogs that Protect Little Penguins 7 Keys To A Good Death Our Shortened Attention Span & 3 Ways To Stay Focused Ten Ways to Set A Positive Tone For the New Year DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 169,233 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More