Nicole Kennedy
Even as we hold on, the children are leaving
Told them they symbolized hope
Agreed they needed feeding
Provide them with nutrients, nurturing and knowledge
Threw Lil Johnny just enough, with hopes
his own curious mind might navigate him through college
Little Kyana, with her own will grinding at the cogs
She is striving
Hungry
Nicole 'Niko' Kennedy was born and raised in Milwaukee. At the age of 14, poetry became a new outlet for her and a year later she joined Riverside University High School's poetry slam team. Niko is known for writing about issues of poverty, racism and the importance of leadership. "After joining the Wisconsin debate team, and competing against six states in Indiana. I realized the power of words" says Niko. Niko has performed for Usher, Donna Brazile & local Jazz bands. As a sophomore in college, Niko continues to perform locally and facilitate poetry and oil painting workshops with middle and high school students.