Pulitzer Prize-winning Rita Dove reads her poem "American Smooth." The arts play an instrumental role in young people's lives. Pursuing creative endeavors helps young people in social ...

spoken word artists have emerged without having to win major slam competitions or even perform at iconic venues like the Nuyorican cafe. Bennett’s own poem, “10 things I want to say to a black ...

Three poets compete in the finals of the "Spoken Word to Go Go" competition ... get into the basement was through the back door. The poem that I'm using for this competition is called "Dead ...

In this workshop we will discuss the basic approach to writing a politically charged spoken word poem, analyze contemporary examples, and try our hand at writing our own piece. When he is not ...

Sabrina Benaim became a viral success when her spoken word poem Explaining My Depression to My Mother blew up online. But after a world tour and two bestselling books, the Canadian poet is ready ...

At Piano Slam 2024, then junior Edwina Tony from Miami Norland Senior High passionately delivers her spoken word poem, “From Permed to Proud.” Poetry combined with hip-hop, classical and pop ...

Peter Kahn ’94, long-time spoken word educator, discusses how integrating spoken word poetry into classrooms can transform not just schools, but also the lives of students. Public speaking is ...