Michelle FRECKLES Labelle grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and later moved to Los Angeles, California, after graduating from UCLA (June 2011) with a B.A. in English. She creates Spoken Word pieces that inspire the youth and adults to stand up and become the change they want to see in their communities.Her passion for writing started as a little girl. She was an active performer growing up. Her most memorable performance was opening up for a dialogue between Dr. Cornel West and CarlDix at UCLA. Dr. Cornel West was literally jumping up and down in excitement with the crowd. This day proved the power behind her words. For the Kings and Queens, touches relatable topics for everyone, including, the importance of uplifting black men and women.