Lyricist Society Background

The Lyricist Society began in 2009 at Frederick Douglass 
Academy for Young Men as an after school program. The 
program was in part started as away to increase student 
involvement in creative arts, but also as away to promote 
cultural awareness, achievement and literacy through the use 
of hip hop and digital media. Since its beginning date, the 
Lyricist Society has evolved to include not only hiphop, but 
digital storytelling, video editing, creative writing, spoken word and live 
performances. Although its facets have expanded, the 
Lyricist Society still is purposeful in giving students a voice 
and promoting cultural awareness, achievement and literacy through creative mediums.