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Tutors, mentors, big brothers, community activists, leaders, scholars, summa cum laude grads, allies, soldiers, father-figures, artists, teachers, camp directors, counselors, historians, master social workers, brothers, friends, fathers, sons–all of these titles can be summed to one: The Twin Poets. Truly their work reflects their lives. Not many who have witnessed a performance or have read a poem by the Twin Poets (Al & Nnamdi) would deny that they have seen or felt the power. Their compassion and commitment for their work is stated simply in their mission statement: To awaken the revolutionary spirits buried deep within the souls of an oppressed people. For the past decade and a half, these two Philadelphia based wordsmiths have been warriors on the frontline for our community, placing its needs before their own. Founders of GOALS—Getting Organized Always Leads to Success—a tutoring and mentoring program run out of their home in North Wilmington, they teach children about the importance of self-expression and learning to write down their thoughts to help themselves and others who have the same struggles and challenges.
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