curate: “I came to the concluion personally and through my studying and through my friends that poetry can heal. Poetry is very healing. And poetry is very liberating. And poetry is very empowering.” Raul Salinas – Save Our Youth (via pedrosgambit) More on Save Our Youth: Red Salmon Arts sponsors literary projects like Save Our Youth (SOY), one of the first in Austin to work with youth correctional facilities. By emphasizing cultural knowledge and pride, SOY seeks to empower “hard to reach” young people and redirects their negative activities into positive and reactive outlets through participation in workshops focusing on culture, arts, and literacy. SOY workshop facilitators conduct extensive creative writing clinics in national/local schools and juvenile justice facilities. These workshops help participants build self-esteem and develop verbal/written communication and conflict resolution. Red Salmon Arts’ tumblr

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