2010 NYC Youth Laureate - Justin Long-Moton

Justin Long-Moton is an ambitious and talented writer/performance poet and activist. Born in Harlem, New York now residing in the Bronx, he is a national award winning poet who has touched stage in venues across the country.He is the 2010 Knicks Poetry Slam Champion and is currently serving as New York City's Youth Poet Laureate. Now a 17 year old senior in high school, he finds himself searching for what it really means to be a man. Believing all life has a purpose. When we come together as one it's possible to implement the change in areas that require such. Justin prides himself for his courage and inability to bow down to life's obstacles. Next fall Justin intends on pursuing a degree in both journalism and English education.