Contest Showcasing Talented Teens from Detroit
Javierre Head, 17, of Detroit, Michigan was the winner of the first Detroit One Rap Contest promoting anti-violence, announced U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.
The rap contest was part of this year’s Youth Summit, the youth-led event hosted by the Detroit Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (DYVPI) in partnership with Detroit One and Youth Voice.
The day-long Summit included presentations on safe routes to school, the consequences of bullying, student-led school safety stations, self-defense tactics, and a rap contest featuring original material with a non-violence theme prepared and performed by Detroit high school students.
Javierre appeared on Fox 2's morning show and performed his rap and will be featured in a local public service announcement. Rap contest judges included City Council President Saunteel Jenkins, DJ BJ of 107.5 FM, a Detroit high school student, and a representative of the United States Attorney’s Office.
United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade stated, “The youth summit provided a positive image of Detroit by showcasing talented teens working to prevent violence."
Below is a link to Javierre’s performance on Fox 2 News: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?clipId=9238003&autostart=true
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
