Community Relations

Facilitated by Metaphorically Speaking artists, a spoken word clinic will be offered to introduce Dayton Public School students to the art of spoken word and explore ways that critical social dialogue and spoken word can ignite and incite change in communities, to find healthy mediums for expressing often difficult lived-experiences, and most importantly, the knowledge and […]

The Community Police Council (CPC) and the Community Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence (CIRGV) invites the community to participate in conversation and small group activities /discussion designed to provide information on how to help create safe and inclusive communities. The evening activities will include presentations from CPC and CIRGV, breakout sessions, and a spaghetti dinner and resource […]

Calling the hottest poets, writers and rhymers in the City to speak out against gun violence!! All high school youth AGES 14-18 will have an opportunity to try out for the Speak Grand slam showcasing their original writing and verbal expression for a live audience. Students will be scored by judges on behalf of their performances. […]

(Tentative)

Through a partnership with SHANGO: Center for the Study of African American Art and Culture and UD Art Street’s 1 World Celebration, hip hop and art will be explored as tool for community engagement and empowerment. Activities will focus on the impact of hip-hop, how it has made a difference in the lives of young adults […]