The 2026  MLK Spokenword Contest & Open Mic

STORY/BIOOne day while working as a CPS Investigator and after a long day in the field I was emotionally exhausted from seeing all the trauma and abuse. I came back to the office, slumped down at my desk, put my head down, and started crying and when I lifted my head I had a pen in my hand. And the first thing I wrote was. “What Good Is My Masters Degree If I Can’t Be The Master Of Me” After that everything came pouring out of me. All my trauma and abuse, all my hurt and pain. I’ve been writing ever since and I made a vow that day that I would be vulnerable and transparent so that I could inspire other men and women that it's okay to share your heart.Mike Guinn Entertainment was born and. Is currently hosts to 6 ongoing open mics and Michael also serves on several boards and is a voting member of the NAACP Image Awards. * 9 ongoing venues throughout Texas* Offering 25 years of Professional Poetry & Spokenword Experience* Has Been Featured or hosted events at over 1500 venues* Has booked and paid more than 2000 poets, and performing artists.* Has hosted more than 50 creative writing workshops for all ages* Is a p Current Board Member for 3 Non-profits!* Have Published and/or recorded works into the 100’s in books, mixed media, streaming platforms, and ezines.* Has traveled all over the U.S. and beyond as a featured presenter, hosts, performing artist, panelist!* Shared the stage with several celebrities.* Voting member of NAACP Image Awards* Won several awards for acting, social philanthropy, writing and community service.* Has consulted on 8 films, 6 plays, and 100s of showcases* Texas Storytelling Champion* Two Time National Slam finalist* 4 Time. International spokenword champion* Twice nominated for Texas poet laureate

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DOCK PRESENTS 2026 MLK SPOKENWORD CONTEST! Cash prize and trophy. LIVE AT THE DOCK. All Ages.

The Dock Bookshop, Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA

Mike Guinn Entertainment in association with The Dock Book ShopPresentsThe Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Spokenword CompetitionFeaturing Author/Poet/ Educator Chuck JacksonNow that all the parades are over, and the photographers have gone home. There’ll be no more need for media! No cameras! No big stages. This won be for photo ops or a token celebration of MLK’s lasting legacy and impact for prosperity . Tomorrow night at The Dock Bookshop we have the obligation as a people to honor a man with the energy and passion that only spoken word can generate. Our feature epitomizes the art of language and offers a fresh perspective via a powerful poetry performance. Tomorrow night come bear witness to a one of the realist celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year at the Dock Open MicDock Open Mic Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cost; $7 AdmissionFood: RefreshmentsLocation: 6637 Meadowbrook Dr Ft WorthCurated by Mike Guinn Ent

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