Vote that Jawn

Vote That Jawn! encourages young people in Philadelphia to harness their own cool—their rebelliousness and beauty, their wit, incisive intelligence, and formal and informal networks— to encourage each other to take seriously their social complaints and hope, and to see how what matters to them connects to the governance that acts in their name.

#VotethatJawn encourages Philly’s youth to amplify the impact of their voices through artmaking and meticulous research - anchored by spoken word. Developed in collaboration with renowned spoken word artists, the project’s culmination showcases performance, video, and social media. The students were asked a question that’s as Philly as it gets—“What’s your jawn?”—and they answered. #VotethatJawn is a Philadelphia youth civic engagement organization that uses art, spoken word, and cultural expression to mobilize young people around voting, governance, and the issues that matter most to them. Their work meets young Philadelphians where they are and challenges them to go further.

Photo: Use Your Voice by Faruq Adger.