Kenny Baraka - Empowering Youth Through Words

Kenny Baraka is a prominent youth engagement consultant and creative writer with extensive experience in empowering young people through workshops, crisis intervention, and motivational speaking. As the founder of Team B, Baraka has specialized in creative writing and rap since June 2004 and has been actively involved in various projects that promote youth development. Currently, Baraka performs with Plot 17, a mobile block party engaging children in environmental initiatives. Additional roles include serving as a Strategic Advisory Group Member for World Book Day Limited, facilitating music projects with Essex County Council and Lewisham Music, and conducting workshops with organizations like Finding Rhythms and Apples and Snakes. Educational background includes a Master's degree in Community Organization and Advocacy from Hunter College and a BA in Political Science from Williams College.