Spoken Word and Poetry Slam

Celebrating Maryland's Diverse Creativity with a Spoken Word and Poetry Slam at Busboys and Poets! Get ready to experience an electrifying afternoon filled with raw emotions, powerful words, and captivating performances by Youth in the Arts. Pre-Selected students ages 13 to 18 will perform original literary pieces in front of a live audience on February 17th, 12-3pm. Monetary prizes will be awarded for the first, second and third place performers as determined by a panel of Celebrity Judges:

• Saniya Pearson, Prince George's County Youth Poet Laureate, 2024, Stage Name, "Poetry S.A.P".
• "Sistah Joy" Matthews Alford, Prince George's County Poet Laureate Emerita (2018-2023)
• Sabrina Nash, Poet/Author/Educator, Publisher, Reflections Literary Magazine, PGCC

Guest performer Baba Bomani, Hip-Hop & Rap Artist- will entertain the audience.

Sponsored by the Harbor City Marland Chapter of the Society Incorporated, Supporting the Arts. There is limited seating, so reserve your spot early. Suggested donation $25. Food and Beverages will be availalbe for purchase on-site from the Bus Boys and Poets menu.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Busboys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, United States