Get Lit on Queen Latifah — WATCH NOW

“The greatest lessons are the ones you don’t remember learning,” says Belissa Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya Allen, members of the Get Lit organization who performed “Somewhere in America” on The Queen Latifah show. I must admit skepticism given my contempt for spoken word and emotional poetry, but this moved me. The rhythm, message, and diversity of delivery beautifully melded for an unforgettable impact. Get Lit is a leading non-profit with an emphasis on literary performance, education, and teen poetry programs in Southern California. Watch below.