Teen Poetry Slam Fest takes over 

Following its huge 2017 victory at the 20th Annual Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival, Forward Arts, Inc. is hosting its 12th annual ALL CITY Teen Poetry Slam Festival, April 18-21; 27-28, downtown Baton Rouge. (More)

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