9th Hour Poetry Slam: WOWPS Qualifier hosted by Charity Blackwell
Date and Time
Jan 13, 2023 9:00 pm
Location
14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009
Jan 13, 2023 9:00 pm
14th & V
Please join us for a special edition of the 9th Hour Poetry SLAM! We will be hosting a qualifying round for the Women of the World Poetry Slam competition.
The Womxn of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS) is a slam for poets who identify as women. The WOWPS community was uniquely designed to honor and celebrate the stories of women in a world that readily attempts to silence and oppress them. It is a space where we are centered, safe, and encouraged.
WOWPS was introduced to the national slam poetry community in 2008 by Kimberly Simms and Deborah Marsh. The first WOWPS was held in Detroit, Michigan and since that time, the slam has been traveling all across the United States.
WOWPS 2023 is hosted by the
Black Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland
March 28th - April 1st.
Enjoy two rounds of high-intensity poetry, with the audience choosing a winner.
A poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (on a zero to 10 or one to 10 scale) based on the poets' content and performance.
TOP 4 WOMEN From this slam WILL BE GUARANTEED a SLOT in the DC WOWPS Finals at the Pajama Jammie Jam Slam January 27, 2023 at Busboys and Poets Takoma. Only 8 slots totals in finals
1st Place Winner Takes ALL - $100
The Rules:
Partial funds raised for this event will support Busboys and Poets DC Representative for the Women of the World Poetry Slam!
HOSTED BY: the D.O.P.E - CHARITY BLACKWELL
Charity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for Communications. She is the Director of Creative Arts and Education at the arts and sports nonprofit DC SCORES and the D.O.P.E (Director of Poetry Events) at the well renowned DC arts cultural hub, Busboys and Poets. Since her early college days, Charity’s natural stage presence and charm have led her to many hosting opportunities, including events such as the Poetry SLAMS Poetry OUT LOUD National competition, Busboys and Poets, and many more. She has performed her original work on international networks such as BBC News, DC United Audi Field for the game opener, the Woman’s Sports Foundation, Major League Soccer Network, The Lincoln Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Hirshhorn Museum, Dock 5, and numerous stages across Washington D.C. and the east coast.
FEATURING: Da Truth Da Poet
Madea Bailey, professionally known as Da Truth Da Poet, is a successful spoken word artist, poet, teacher, mentor, and motivational speaker hailing from Baltimore, MD. Not many have been able to make a career out of poetry, but her determination and love for her craft has made it possible. At the age of 17, she won 3rd place in the NAACP’s Act-So national competition. This fueled her desire to accomplish much more and she did just that. She later produced 7 sold out productions, received the Baltimore Crown Award for Poet of the Year in 2021, and has employed over 100 artists for different platforms. Not only has Truth been a powerhouse in the art community, but she has also been an asset in our school systems, voluntarily devoting herself to be an active aide in strengthening social awareness and change.
