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Memphis, for #901Day, we’re looking for more poets to enter the Rep Yo’ Hood Poetry Slam. 🔥🎤 Calling ALL poets from Frayser, Whitehaven, East Memphis, South Memphis, Westwood, Orange Mound, etc. All you need is one poem, up to 3 minutes about your Memphis neighborhood. Submissions open through August 15th. Text #InsertYourNeighborhood to 901-503-7418 to enter.
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September 1st @ 3pm
@alfreds_onbeale (venue sponsor 🙌🏾🎉)
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What to expect: vendors, face-painting, games, dance flash mob, poetry slam, artist showcase, touch-a-truck area with police cars & fire trucks, youth talent performances, Memphis jookin’ battles, DJ battles, AND MORE 🤩‼️
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S/O to the @citymemphis, @mayorpaulyoung, @ladiayates for making this possible. #PowerOfWords

Ok #LOCBATTLECHICAGO 2yr Anniversary WEDNESDAY 9/11/24
Registration izzzzz
Absolutely Free !!!!!!!
2 Categories:
Neat Freak 30 mins
First place only $500
1 model little to no accessories
Total look

Double Trouble! 45 mins must have at least 2 models
All the Bells and whistles Total look
First place Only
$1000
Judging Panel
Kenish Williams
Natisha Chism Elyse JsMommy Olander Katt LocGoddess
Annnnd
My Celebrity Stylist /Sister Nicole MasterStylist Hill is a Judge!!!
(if she’s in town that is)
No wet color
No Loose glitter
No loose water
You may use kid models
Models hair must be at least 6-8 inches long! Any other questions me only!!!

For details contact the Blue Lady on Facebook or IG

https://www.facebook.com/thewallaceinstitute?mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://www.instagram.com/chitownbluelady?igsh=MWw5eTU0dXRnanZ5bA==

Amy has an extensive background in ministering to returning citizens. Her compassion, commitment, and heart helps her to serve others. Grab her book and book her as your speaker for your next event.

https://www.ahopedealer.org/

The Poetry Olympics is around the corner. The attire is sporty. Pull out those jerseys and sporty attire. The vibe will always be one of a kind.
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To slam or inquire, text #Olympics to 901-503-7418.
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Round 1: “Diss” Appointed Battle (what would a diss poem to your ex sound like in the likeness of the “I Hope” format found in Lizz Straight’s “I Hope Failure Finds You” poem? Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/FYRGoE15KyiuF3mh/?mibextid=UalRPS
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Round 2: Freestyle Battle (poets get up to one minute to freestyle on a theme chosen by the audience – must be original and created on the spot). Have some fun with it.
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Round 3: Haiku’d You Battle (may need up to 3 haikus, minimum of one)
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Round 4: Lyrical Kombat – pick a poet by drawing their name and “Finish Them” (may need up to 3 poems, not to exceed 3 min and 10 seconds)
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August 16th join the JAM SESSION to experience some phenomenal Chicago artists! For ticket information contact Jun June –> https://www.facebook.com/junjunephotography?mibextid=ZbWKwL