slam poetry

For All The Women Who Have Been Told They Need To Gain Weight

"Acceptance cannot be forced."
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One Poet’s Truthful Reminder That Body Acceptance Isn’t Always Easy

“I confuse people who think you can’t be this fat and still be the baddest chick in a room."
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Muslim Teenagers Use Slam Poetry To Educate Others About Their Faith

The girls say they hope their poetry will dispel any misplaced fears non-Muslims have about Islam.
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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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Two Poets Issue Powerful Reminder That Women Have A Right To Sexuality

"Being a woman is psychological warfare."
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Mexican-American Slam Poet Schools Donald Trump On U.S. History

"What I wanna know is who the f**k taught you history, Donald?"
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Poem Exposes The Gut-Wrenching Anonymity Of Child Brides

"No one ever talks to the bride."
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This Poem Annihilates Anyone Who Says 'Pretty For A Dark Skin Girl'

No. We are just pretty, full stop.
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Slam Poet Reminds Men That Women Have The Right To Take Up Space

A friendly reminder to back the f**k off.
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Spoken Word Poets Recite Unlikely Tribute To Badass Abuelitas

Abuelitas to the rescue!
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