Ohio student poet confronts racism and injustice in powerful verse

Dayton Youth Radio by WYSO

Jun 6, 20254:07Kids & family

Springfield, Ohio School of Innovation student Omaria Ali uses poetry to confront racism, injustice, and inequality in this powerful WYSO Youth Radio story. Listen here.

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