Climbing PoeTree
Poet & Activist | Empowering Change Through Art
About
Climbing PoeTree is a dynamic duo of poet-activists using spoken word to ignite social change. Through their powerful performances, Alixa and Naima inspire audiences to confront injustice and work towards a more equitable world.
Their acclaimed TED talks have reached millions, amplifying marginalized voices and showing how the arts can catalyze personal and collective transformation. Climbing PoeTree's keynotes blend urgent social commentary with uplifting storytelling, empowering attendees to become agents of positive change in their own communities.
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"Being Human" / "Awakening"
Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman of Climbing PoeTree combine impactful poetry and sharp beatboxing in a spoken word performance of "Being Human." They're joined by the captivating vocals and instrumental melodies of Claudia Cuentas and Tonya Abernathy for "Awakening."
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