
slam poetry / spoken word
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Royce Mann, 8th grader from Atlanta, GA, USA, wrote and performed this slam poem as part of a school competition. He ended up taking home first place.
posted by newtboy
The most dangerous people say they want to protect you and keep you safe from dangerous people.
posted by eric3579
Via YouTube: These Labels were Made Up to Divide us.
posted by Gratefulmom
This is more fabulous than you can possibly know if you haven't seen it. Watch it.
posted by oxdottir
This man makes me want to go vegan....Maybe not
posted by Gratefulmom
This is worth a watch, just my humble opinion :)
posted by Gratefulmom
A very well thought out poem about how to prepare a lemon pepper chicken homemade style.
posted by luxury_pie
Featuring/hosting at the 2010 Collegiate National Poetry Slam FinalsCutler Majestic Theater, BostonFeaturing Willa Geoghegan and the Floorlords Crewfacebook.com/gwatsky -yt
posted by eric3579
Just read an article that said that empathy is a choice. That it can be turned off if you want. Would love to test that theory with those who denigrate black people as playing the victim card all the time... continue reading
posted by Gale Wallis
Agnes Török on the news of a new Conservative budget. Based on experiences of living in Britain under austerity as a young, queer, unemployed, female immigrant student with mobility impairments - and... continue reading
posted by eric3579
clint smith makes an impassioned speech clearly defining the differences of being raised black in stark contrast to what those of privilege may experience. when people scoff at the idea of white privilege... continue reading
posted by enoch
Belissa Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya Allen, members of the Get Lit organization perform "Somewhere in America".
posted by Sagemind
Shane Koyczan performs at the Words Aloud 4 Spoken Word Festival in Durham, Ontario, Canada, November 2007.
posted by Zifnab
I prefer my trolls under bridges
posted by newtboy
About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry. We seek to showcase... continue reading
posted by enoch
Inspired teacher will not be silenced anymore. /eric3579 Published on Aug 15, 2014 "We spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don't,"... continue reading
posted by my15minutes
A touching poetry slam from Prentice Powell about being a good father. From YT: Prentice Powell makes his third appearance on Arsenio's show with an extremely powerful and emotional performance of "Good... continue reading
posted by RFlagg
"Fuck You, Old People" performed by Tayler Geiger, Ben Tolkin, Andie Berry, and Sam Lai in their first preliminary bout at the 14th annual College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational in Boulder, Colorado. ... continue reading
posted by cricket