An Ode to Tupac and the Rose that Grew for Concrete

Monique Mitchell demonstrates the power of spoken word to inspire young black leaders toward demanding racial justice. Her call-and-response poem, echoing Tupac Shakur's The Rose That Grew From Concrete, kicked off the inaugural GAME CHANGERS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, a 3-day conference that challenged emerging youth leaders from throughout San Bernardino County to end the systemic racism that has ravaged African-American lives throughout the USA. Monique implores, When will we demand that enough is enough? A room of 40+ energized youth heeds her call with their own response: That time is now.
About Get Lit: The organization was founded in 2006 and uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth, and inspire communities. Get Lit poets are the most watched spoken word artists on the internet with over 350 million online views. Website: getlit.org/