Living Literature/Colors United is a non-profit, multi-ethnic performing arts organization for inner-city youth. LL/CU's mission is to motivate "at risk" youth by awakening an interest in learning and to promote life-long academic, artistic and professional skills among students.

Through an extra-curricular program that utilizes literature, drama, music, and dance, Colors United steers hundreds of youngsters away from drugs and gangs and helps them to fulfill their talents and potentials. It also encourages students to build discipline and self-esteem. They learn communication skills that help bridge barriers of race and color within the group and in their community.