Courageous Cadence

Courageous Cadence's Creative Writing Cohort Workshops empower youth to find their voices through poetry, storytelling, and performance. Designed for writers of all levels, these workshops focus on self-expression, community building, and using the power of words to inspire social change. Led by experienced poets and educators, sessions blend creative writing techniques with performance skills to help participants craft impactful, authentic stories.

Courageous Cadence: A Performing Justice Project is a transformative spoken word action-residency that combines poetry, performance, and social justice. Through workshops and community engagements, youth explore pressing social issues, develop creative works, and amplify marginalized voices. This project empowers individuals to harness the power of storytelling and performance as tools for advocacy, healing, and change, fostering a courageous cadence for justice.

The Courageous Cadence Youth Open Mic is a welcoming space for youth voices of all kinds to share poetry, stories, music, and more. Rooted in creativity and community, this event celebrates self-expression and empowers youth to use their art as a tool for connection and change. Come as you are, step up to the mic, and let your voice be heard!