Youth Speaks’ Brave New Voices Grand Slam Finals were this past weekend in L.A.   Crazy guests like Common & Rosario Dawson, but of course the real stars were the poets.  A small sampling of photos by Adriel Luis.  Also check his group, Ill-Literacy.

Mike Ladd and Patricia McGregor are conducting writing workshops for young war veterans MONDAY & TUESDAY 7/26-27 5pm-9pm at Harlem Stage.  Directions are here.