spoken word poetry

More Than 5 Million People Have Watched This Mom's Powerful Spoken-Word Poem

Hollie McNish reminded her fellow mothers their stories are worth telling.
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Why This Poet Is Tired Of Trying To Prove He's Both Mexican And American

You better believe he referenced Edward J. Olmos' "Selena" speech. 🙌🏽
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Latina Redefines What It Means To Be Undocumented In Powerful Video

"Borders only exist because we create them."
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A Poem For Anyone Who Thinks Makeup Can't Be Empowering

“This is not shame. This is cringing each time I hear someone say the word makeup as if it is a curse."
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Poet Captures The Heart-Wrenching Fear Of Losing A Loved One To Police Brutality

Elizabeth Acevedo says she's been writing this kind of poem over half her life.
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Poets Break Down Why They Won't Let You Mispronounce Their Names

Say their names right, or don't say them at all!
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You Need To Hear This Harvard Grad's Speech About Overcoming Adversity

Donovan Livingston performed spoken-word poetry in front of his 2016 graduating class and wowed the audience with his inspirational words.
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Daily Meditation: Questioning Progress

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The Perfect Breakdown Of Why White Feminism Isn't Really Feminism

"White feminism is about as feminist as Dr. Pepper is a medical doctor."
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Poet Shares The Struggles She Faced As A Latina On A College Campus

"To be a Latina on a college campus is to be tired all the time."
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