The Poetry Slam for Peace will be held at The Continental Club in Oakland on January 18th. The event aims to unite people through poetry and spoken word, spreading messages of peace.
In Oakland, the focus is not just on dreaming of better days but on speaking them into existence. The event will feature poets showcasing their art and the spirit of their city. Their voices, often unheard, will be amplified.
About the Poetry Slam for Peace
Creative communities play a vital role in today’s transformative times. Slam poets and spoken word artists contribute powerfully, using performance art to communicate messages rooted in authenticity, timeliness, and local expression.
The Poetry Slam for Peace is not a competition. It provides a platform for cross-cultural, intergenerational voices, uniting artists from diverse backgrounds. This event began eight years ago with a performance at New York’s iconic Nuyorican Poets Café. Since then, it has grown into a powerful, scalable program with content that can be shared on social media for years to come.
Over the past seven years, the event has built a strong presence in the global community. The Poetry Slam for Peace now boasts a library of over 50 performances, featuring poets from 24 countries and Native American communities. These performances are available for redistribution on social media platforms. The initiative has also created unique artist-designed posters, improved its production capabilities, and gained access to global distribution platforms.
With increased momentum, the Poetry Slam for Peace is returning to its roots as a live event. Oakland has been chosen as the location for the first major live showcase. This festival-style event will feature poets, spoken word artists, music, and food, furthering the initiative’s mission to spread peace through creative expression.
