"Kevin Powell, Grammy-nominated poet, filmmaker, journalist, and public speaker, is set to host a multimedia summit for public high school students in collaboration with the New York City Department of Education. The event is open to students from all five boroughs and will take place March 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Francis College-located at 179 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York."
"Other multimedia professionals will join Powell to lead workshops on the following five topics: How to Be a Writer; How to Produce Films and Videos; How to Create a Podcast; How to Make and Place Music; and How to Be a Photographer."
"Powell is best known for his work as a public speaker, writer, activist, and television personality. His journey as a public figure began in 1992, when he appeared in the first season of the MTV reality series "The Real World." In the same year, he became a senior writer at VIBE magazine, where he covered hip-hop culture and interviewed major artists, including Tupac Shakur."
Kevin Powell, a Grammy-nominated poet, filmmaker, journalist, and public speaker, is organizing a multimedia summit for public high school students across New York City's five boroughs on March 13 at St. Francis College in Brooklyn. The full-day event, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes complimentary breakfast and lunch. Multiple multimedia professionals will lead five specialized workshops covering writing, film and video production, podcasting, music creation and placement, and photography. Powell's career spans decades, beginning with his 1992 appearance on MTV's "The Real World" and his role as senior writer at VIBE magazine covering hip-hop culture. He has authored over a dozen books and is recognized for his activism addressing racial justice, violence against women, youth empowerment, and community development.
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