From ancient Greek soapbox soliloquies to viral TikTok videos of poetry slams, spoken word has always charged language with kinetic immediacy. Encompassing a unique blend of honesty and an engaging ...

William L. Harkness Hall came alive Saturday night with poetry, snaps and enthusiasm for WORD’s annual Back to School show. WORD is a group of students who gather weekly to write and perform spoken ...

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ORLANDO, Fla. – For many people, public speaking can be daunting, especially when you’re pouring your heart out into something like poetry. For the City of Orlando’s Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome, he’s ...