Ben Hider - Event, Food and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester

• A red-carpet and star-studded event in New York City, the National Poetry SLAM! occurs each spring at venues as diverse as Harlem’s Apollo Theater and the New York Stock Exchange.

• Thousands of SCORES students take center stage at regional Poetry SLAM’s! for the opportunity to perform their original poetry on a national stage—only 14 will get the chance in 2016.

• The event showcases the power of America SCORES to improve lives while celebrating the achievements of these outstanding elementary school youth.

• The SLAM! is attended by SCORES families, coaches and teachers from around the country, as well as representatives of top corporate, finance, and sports brands.

• Since 2014, with the support of News Corp, the event has been live streamed online.