Finalists announced in JCPS Rising Poet competition: Cast your vote Share Updated: 12:02 PM EDT Apr 24, 2021 rising poet competition Share Updated: 12:02 PM EDT Apr 24, 2021 Jefferson County Public School students involved in the Black Student Unions and Justice Now Groups recently participated in a “Rising Poet Competition.”Inspired by Amanda Gorman, these students were invited to submit poems on their experience as Black Youth in Louisville. The poem topics were focused on the following subjects: What it means to be Black The Black experience in Louisville or the U.S. in 2020 The change you wish to see A Black history related topic A panel of judges narrowed down the submissions to these 5 finalists, who were then invited to WLKY to record their poems. Please click on this link to cast your vote for the winner. Here are the nominees:Kaitlin Price - "My Black is Beautiful"Miquela Moneypenny - "You Love"Lanasia Mason - "The Cycle"Jumanah Hightower - "To Be Born in America"Rhionna Baughman - "Like Me"Winner will be announced the week of May 3.The Black Student Unions and Justice Now Groups are part of JCPS’ Diversity, Equity & Poverty Program. These groups were formed under Dr. John Marshall, Chief Equity Officer at JCPS, as part of the district’s Racial Equity Policy.