Adri Urlaub, Gemella Punongbayan, and Owen Russell from Carrboro High School’s Poetic Justice League spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 24. They discussed  their love of poetry, the role the Poetic Justice League serves in the community, and some of their upcoming events. They also talked about their upcoming appearance at Tomato Day at the Carrboro Farmer’s Market, and more.

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