Name: The Black Fist Poetry Slam & Open Mic
Start: 2024-01-30T20:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-01-30T22:00:00-06:00
Location: The Dock Bookshop, Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA

The Black Fist Poetry Slam & 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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Get ready for an electrifying night of soul-stirring spoken word and open mic performances at The Black Fist Poetry Slam & Open Mic

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

The Black Fist Poetry Slam &amp; Open MicCoordinated &amp; Hosted By National Award Winning Poet Mike Guinn Entertainment .Cash Prizes1st $502nd $303rd $20PRIZE MONEY WILL INCREASE👀Join us for an electrifying evening of conscience spoken word and creative self-expression LIVE at The Dock Bookshop in Fort Worth, TX!Get ready to be blown away by the raw talent and powerful Spokenwords of local poets and performers. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just love to listen, this event is for you.HISTORY OF THE BLACK FIST. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, medal winners John Carlos and Tommie Smith gave the raised fist salute during the American national anthem as a sign of black power, and as a protest on behalf of the Olympic Project for Human Rights.The clenched fist's symbolic history goes back to the 19th century when the gesture was used to represent the courage of revolutionaries…Come raise a fist and share your own poetry or simply enjoy what will be soul-stirring performances. It's a night of black pride, creativity, reconnection, and community. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!Date: 1/30/24Time: Doors Open 7:30pm- Showtime 8pm-10pmLocation: The Dock Bookshop, Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA$7 CoverFree Refreshments

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