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Greenville Youth Showcase and Community Education Event
We are thrilled to announce our Greenville/Bond County showcase and community education event. This event is open to community members of all ages. Location: The Smart Center in Greenville,…
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Bacon Definitions
In all lore and stories There is but one true glory It’s smoked, it’s meat It’s definitely quite a treat!
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Overcoming Self-Doubt Through Sports
I was nervous, but the adrenaline made me stronger in the moment. My very first serve was my very first ace.
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20/20
20/20 was a piece from my AP Art portfolio exploring how anxiety can distort your perception of the world.
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My Invisible Battle
People usually think, “Well, you don’t look sick, so surely you don’t feel sick.” Unfortunately, these comments come from those who haven’t dealt with chronic illness.
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Importance of Mental Health Awareness in the South Asian Community
Together, let’s create a positive space where we can openly discuss and address mental health issues.
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She Felt Loved
She felt comfort as her mom did her makeup in the bathroom as music played. She felt pretty as she put on her first homecoming dress and walked down the…
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In Pursuit of Escape from Today
I always feel so cold, As I am searching for peace. How I wish to find it in a book, Or a black-and-white movie,
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Brown Skinned Beauty
Love and kindness welcomed me with wide-tooth combs and rosemary Love and affection surrounded me with sweet R&B and smells of honey
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No Road is Long with Good Company
I once had a friend who had a sole purpose: To protect and support as I put in the miles. Faded, torn, worn through many trials, For no road is…
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Summer Strengths Based Writing Program
Interested in a summer program to develop your writing skills? If you live in Bond County, Illinois or East St. Louis, Illinois Fill out this form to let us know…
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This Summer
The weather starts to feel familiar, Warmer days force me to remember I see us running, barefoot and laughing, Racing through backyards and bushes
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East St. Louis, IL Flyers Writing Contest
Enter our writing contest by 5/7 for a chance at one of four $100 prizes. Enter here: https://forms.gle/FTgGRxFTHuDuPAZV7
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Greenville, IL Comets Writing Contest
Enter our writing contest by 5/7 for a chance at one of four $100 prizes. Enter here: https://forms.gle/AsyqZVFboW3iz15E6
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A Vagabond
I come from large airport terminals And loud intercoms. I come from the clanging of suitcases And cacophonies.
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Metamorphosis
I’m wrapped tightly in a clean-creased-cocoon. Isolated and invisible from public-eye
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Living In a Dumpster Fire
The feeling, the sense, the being of despair. Despair of feeling decent, for once in my life. The drowning feelings of disarray.
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Haibun: Between Pink Stained Fingers
There’s a crab apple tree in my backyard. It’s been there for twenty years, four years older than I.
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My Light in the Dark
Maybe I overreact Maybe I’m just sensitive But ever since the third, Nothing’s the same.
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Why I’m Quitting Political Radicalism
I came of political age in a world of mass death and natural destruction. My first ballot was cast wearing a mask and standing six feet apart from everyone...
