Get Lit- Words Ignite is holding a WHY I RISE spoken word and hip-hop competition in collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health. Six winners will be awarded $1000, and five runner-up’s will receive $100. In addition, anyone who applies to participate in this year’s competition will be eligible to attend a free 2-week immersive (in-person or virtual) summer camp, Get Lit will be hosting July 18-29th. Youth Poets can submit now through May 10th at GetLit.org/WhyIRise.
