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Slam poetry, part of a tradition of spoken performance in the United States, is driven by poets of diverse backgrounds who see it as a tool of free expression.

Articles

Poetry Slams Build Confidence, Promote Free Speech

Poetry as Oral Art Form Builds on Popularity of Slam Poetry, Rap

Young Belarusian Poets Impress at First English Language Slam

Young Innovator Profile: Maya del Valle

Photo Gallery

Poets Speak Through the Heart

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