https://southseattleemerald.org/voices/2026/06/03/opinion-to-the-class-of-2026-your-actions-can-help-shape-our-future https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-06-03/qoe4fwwz/Graduation-cap.jpg southseattleemerald en 2026-06-03T16:05:00.000Z OPINION | To the Class of 2026: Your Actions Can Help Shape Our Future Voices https://southseattleemerald.org/arts-culture/2026/06/02/black-and-brown-youth-in-the-south-end-find-their-voices-through-spoken-word-poetry https://media.assettype.com/southseattleemerald/2026-06-02/6eigsf7r/Elevate-Madison-Bryant-Harlem-Yarbrough-and-Sinatra-Kirvin-.jpg Sinatra Kirvin (left), Madison Bryant, and Harlem Yarbrough took part in Elevate, a Seattle Theatre Group program that brings together Black and Brown youth to create spoken-word poetry. All three will take the stage in a June 4 performance at STG at Kerry Hall. southseattleemerald en 2026-06-02T18:09:09.790Z Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry Arts & Culture