Aftaba Mezetovic receiving a standing ovation from the organizing committee Credit: Matthew Thorsen
Armina Medic celebrating the day with her son and mother Credit: Matthew Thorsen
Elizabeth Magnan from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans reading her poem “I Admire You” Credit: Matthew Thorsen
Isabel Blankenbaker from Barstow Memorial School reading her tribute to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Credit: Matthew Thorsen
Left to right: Muslims Girls Making Change slam poets Lena Ginawi, Kiran Waqar and Balkisa Abdikadir Credit: Matthew Thorsen
Nepali dancers from the Winooski School District Credit: Matthew Thorsen
Wanda Hines paying tribute to her sister, who was a victim of domestic violence Credit: Matthew Thorsen

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