Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

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Take the Mic is open for all experience levels and vocal styles. We aim to group people of similar experience levels together.

To be honest, I don’t remember a time where I wasn’t drawn to music. I always grew up around music and it has always been a big part of my life. In South Africa music is a big part of our culture, so everywhere I went I heard music! Growing up music was part of my day-to-day life and that passion for music has continued and only flourished as time went by. Who’s your biggest musical inspiration? My song “pls don’t b in luv” is about my experience growing up queer, and how I thought that if I told people, I would be looked at differently. What has been the best part of the Take the Mic experience so far? Gr 7 Up—With situations and language that feel contemporary and up-to-the-minute, this collection of short stories, poetry, and art capture small moments of everyday resistance. Editor Morrow has gathered works from a mix of big names and new faces, each demonstrating the tiny moments that underlie what it means to be a teen of color, to worship differently, to live with a disability, or to be your school's lone representative of your culture. These talented writers and artists, including Newbery honoree Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author Samira Ahmed, and webcomic artist Connie Sun, explore themes including microaggressions, fear of the police, resistance fatigue, hate speech on social media platforms, and allyship in a way that feels visceral and real. Readers who find their own experiences reflected in these stories will feel seen and heard, and for others, the book provides windows into the everyday experiences of the teen members of various marginalized groups. VERDICT This anthology is a valuable addition to a social justice collection for its accessibility and breadth, encouraging readers to take the first step toward empathy and compassion for others. — Erin Downey, Boise School District, ID Ruth - 3 stars - I am obviously a massive book lover, and I regularly access lists for specific book tastes. This story was important as a stand up for your self and your beliefs. But i didn't feel overly connected to Ruth. I believed in her cause, but I didn't learn much about her as a character.The boy loved having a mentor. He felt as if someone understood him and wont judge him for who he is. However, a couple weeks later he found out that his mentor was only hanging out with him for community service hours not because she wants to. She never told him how much she enjoyed hanging out with him. He felt as if he was betrayed and lied to. His mentor ended up apologizing to him and they continued there friendship even after they graduated. Applications close Sunday July 31 (10:00pm) subject to availability. Applications will be reviewed weekly to it is advised to apply as soon as possible. Fighting the Blues - 1 star - I have no idea why this was in here. It was a short comic that was basically a motivational poster. Very sweet message, but not executed well. As You were by Bethany Morrow- a band girl leaves practice with her crush in her car. She (Ebony) gets pulled over by a policeman is so scared. She lies face down for a search and sets her pants. When she gets up it’s a prom posal. All the band members are there and excited- only they don’t understand how humiliating that situation was. She denies the proposal despite her previous crush on Josiah. (White boy)

Video Audition: The Take the Mic team will review all video auditions and select Contestants for the live performances. Entry to the competition is not guaranteed on application. Select Next or install any optional language features you'd like to use. These features, including speech recognition, aren't required for voice typing to work. Are you the good kind of Muslim? - 5 stars - This is the type of poem that would make people stand up and shout. This is the type of poem that makes you want to read it again and again. I wish i could shove this poem in the face of bigots and racists. To let both Microsoft Store and non-Store apps use your mic, toggle on the "Let Apps Access Your Microphone" option.

take the mick (out of someone or something)

Central themes emerge in this collection of short stories by a diverse and representative group of authors: courage, bravery, and a refusal to be silenced. To record audio or talk to people on the internet, you'll have to turn on your Windows 10 or 11 PC's built-in microphone (if it has one). You can activate it for all your apps or specific ones using Settings. We'll show you how to do that.