Poetry Jan 20 Syrian-American activist Amal Kassir uses slam poetry to fuel her cause By Mary Jo Brooks
Jan 20 Watch The conflict in Syria through the eyes of a young poet Instead of weapons, Amal Kassir uses words to fight. An 18-year-old Syrian-American activist, Kassir grew up in Syria, but now lives in the United States, where she performs slam poetry to bring attention to the suffering in the Middle East. By PBS News Hour