Whitney Houston once sang ” I believe the children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way.” Giving the youth center stage is just what Poetic Thoughts Thursday did with its February 11th edition.  The host Goddess Warrior AKA Dianna Tyler provided an opportunity for Chicago’s youth to share their gifts as well as be exposed to different forms of art.  The evening was a night of spoken word, singing, praise dancing and hip hop. It was a packed house with youth, parents and othr family members.  Many people say that they are youth centered verbally but it was good to see someone actually back that up with actions.  It’s very easy to get lost in the bright lights of building your own brand so Goddess Warrior definitely gets kudos for sharing the spotlight with the youth.  The features for the night were Kinetic and Mara Marie both part of the At Ease Family. Kinetic encouraged the youth in a way that only she could weaving in poetry and teaching at the same time. Mara Marie serenaded the audience with her vocals which are always on point.  The event was hosted at the Afrikan Village Chicago Cultural Center located at 5840 West Madison in the Austin community. They have positioned themselves to be a hub of knowledge and cultural activities for the community. To stay on top of what goes on at Poetic Thought Thursdays and the Afrikan Village be sure to check them out on Facebook at the links below.  As always follow us on all social media a @MrOpenyonated and on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/Mr.Openyonated/?notif_t=page_fan and please help us in spreading positivity through our #Capturelove campaign!

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