By Kevin Parades My first moments in United Playaz (U.P.) were amazing. When I walked through the doors, I saw a bunch of students laughing and working. Many of these kids that I knew were in gangs, and I wouldn’t expect them to be their doing homework. Out of their mouths I heard, “Ms., can you help me with my homework, it’s due tomorrow?” It made me feel like anyone can be welcomed there without being judged.
by Shania Russell After a very insightful performance at our school, The Bronx Academy Of Letters, I got the chance to sit down with Aja-Monet and ask a few questions about her creative process. During the performance, she spoke briefly about her personal connection to poetry and shared multiple pieces of her own work. With both her poetry and her speaking parts, I noticed a common theme – social justice. Naturally, this is where the interview begun.
by Kevin Parades Photos by Janee Soto Who’s scoring what? What’s new in the world of basketball here at Bronx Letters and beyond.
By Shania Russell We caught up with poet and performer Jon Sands when he visited the Bronx Academy of Letters’ Writers Forum on October 5, 2014.
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