Throughout history poetry and justice have seamlessly gone hand in hand. From the classic’s of Maya Angelou to the 2021 inaugural poem by Amanda Gorman, the convergence of poetry, social justice, and activism transcend time across generations. Today, Generation Z is leading the way.
Harnessing the power of creative expression, 14-year-old Isabella Hanson created the"I Matter" national poetry competition in 2020 to give a vehicle to young voices wanting to amplify awareness about racial injustices and civil unrest in the U.S. Honoring Black Lives Matter and powered by Gucci, the contest for grades K-12 drew participation from 26 states last year.
“I use poetry as an outlet to express myself, and especially after watching all the footage of the killing of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor,” says Hanson. “I just thought, if I'm using poetry then maybe other kids will like it. I know how hard it is to feel like you can’t express your feelings about hard subjects. Through a grant from Gucci, I created the “I Matter” poetry contest to give students my age that chance.
In a short amount of time, Hanson was able to garner support from the likes of NBA player, Rob Covington, of Houston Rockets, and the competition’s three celebrity judges who selected the final winner. They include comedienne Torrei Hart, hip hop icon Kool Moe Dee, and singer Tamara “Taj” Johnson-George.
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