Jax Youth Poetry Slam, Inc

Jax Youth Poetry Slam, Inc. was formed to promote literacy, public awareness and critical thinking for at risk youth.  The purpose of Jax Youth Poetry Slam is to serve as an additional educational tool for underprivileged youth.  To provide a bridge that will connect their creative and intellectual side to skills needed to be able to be a critical thinker and great public speaker.  To enable the network of educators and artists to be able to connect with the youth; this will foster a relationship that will create dialogue concerning educational gaps and help the youth acquire a sense of importance and relevance in the world/their community.