Legacy engages our audience via a dream sequence, where a disenchanted young man falls into a frustrated sleep, only to meet the teenaged versions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, and Frederick Douglass. The Legacy being brought to meet our youth where they are provides an increased level of engagement and understanding that keeps youth audiences connected from the first line of dialog. #Legacystageplay #childhoodslostentertainmentgroup #childhoodslos

My name is Ibrahim Grimes, I’m 14 years old, and I go to The Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School. I’m very concerned right now about the racist things going on today in our communities. It seems like every time I turn around, cops are shooting and killing people who look like me, whether they are armed or not, and whether they have committed a crime or not. They are not even given a chance. They are never taken in by minimal force, like a Taser or shooting to hurt not

I am Isa Grimes, I am 13 and I go to The Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School. So it seems like all of a sudden me and my family are the subjects of somebody else’s bigotry and racism. We are Black and we are Muslim. In just a few weeks, it seems like Americans have been fighting with each other over what to call the people who do terroristic things to other people. At first, I didn’t think anything about it. I heard about “terrorism” on the news before and just like ev

Do you have trouble being the best you can be in school? I know some people might say “it’s easier to be bad than good,” but really it’s not that hard. The first step is to separate yourself from others you find yourself in conflict with, or just some friends that you really get along with and can’t stop talking to. The second step is to be present – not just come to school every day, but read on to find out what I really mean. The last step is to ask questions: ask questions

The Philadelphia Tribune recently posted an article about role models in the black community. Although this article primarily focuses on role models within the medical field, what are your thoughts on role models in general and how they may/may not influence young black children aspirations? #childhoodslostentertainmentgroup #childhoodslostphiladelphia #blackyouthrolemodels #philadelphiatribune #childhoodslostblog

Have you heard about the PA judge who was sentenced to 28 years’ prison for receiving bribes from developers of juvenile detention centers? All too often, it's our Black and minority youth who are the victims of the school-to-prison pipeline or kids-for-cash practices. Check out this article from NPR and let us know your thoughts. #childhoodslostblog #schooltoprisonpipeline #childhoodslostphiladelphia #childhoodslostentertainmentgroup #pbs

Check out this article from the LA Times, which explores the uphill battle many of our black youth face in these days and times. Although the story is based on LA youth, it is also relevant for the young black people everywhere. One of the solutions provided by a mother featured in the article was to have more mentoring programs for young men. Please share your thoughts. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-banks-young-black-men-20151020-column.html #childhoodslostbl

On November 15th we will be presenting The Poetic Cypher, a phenomenal showcase of live poetry from talented artists. Please review the attached flyer for more information. Tickets to this event can be purchased by clicking here. If you're interested in presenting your poetry at one of our events, please contact us via our website. Your attendance is greatly appreciated! #childhoodslostphiladelphia #childhoodslostentertainmentgroup #childhoodslostblog #poeticcypher #tyreeevan

On The Conversation tonight, our featured topic will focus on Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence Awareness month began October 1981 and supporters advocated for women and children who were victims of such abuse. In 2015, we now know that domestic violence impacts women, men, and children of every age, background, and belief. Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States have suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner. Victims are deprived of their au

I guess somehow we must remember all those buried pains so we can truly move on and forget what’s been holding us back. Oh how I used to pray to God to make it stop, make it all go away. Oh how angry I became each day as it continued on ... and how I constantly asked God how he could forget about me... how he could let this pain go on so long. Oh how I wondered what I did wrong to deserve it all and how I wished someone would recognize the death of me inside the shell of me a