3rd Annual Stand United Against Hate Poetry Slam 2023
Join us for the second annual ‘Stand United Against Hate Poetry Slam’ to celebrate United Against Hate (UAH) week!
This will be the 3rd annual poetry slam participating in United Against Hate (UAH) week movement.
Over the past 2 years ,we have had many community members present their lived experiences on stage. Those were powerful and must-see moments. People as young as grade school and much older all brought their art to the stage for us to all benefit from and enjoy. Join us in witnessing and sharing in their stories this November.
Deadline for poetry submissions has been extended to Fri, Nov 10! Submit your poetry.
Over the last two years, we had a handful of talented and brave community members bring their craft and whole selves onto stage to share their stories of what it means to stand united against hate. Check out the videos from 2021 .
This event will be held in collaboration with our friends at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co.. People of all ages are welcome. There will be food trucks, live music and it’s a dog-friendly event!
Prize
The first, second, and third place winners will donate their winning prize to a 501(c)3 nonprofit of their choice that is focused on justice & equity.
What are the basic rules of a poetry slam?
- Each solo poem must be of the poet’s own creation.
- Each group poem must feature the primary author of the poem.
- Memorization is not required or necessary.
- Each poem gets three minutes max. (plus a ten-second grace period) to read one poem.
Other info
- This is a spoken word poetry competition
- Winners will be determined by audience applause. 👏 👏 👏
(Invite your friends and family) - You must register via this link before 7 PM on Fri, Nov 10.
- Nonprofits selected by winners must be registered SF Bay Area 501(c)3 organizations.
Questions? Email chris@sancarloscf.org
Stand United Against Hate Poetry Slam 2022
On November 18th, the Community Foundation of San Carlos hosted its second annual “Stand United Against Hate” poetry slam at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. The event featured nine participants of diverse ages and backgrounds.
During the event, participants shared their stories of overcoming hate through poetry and performances. The community gathered to spread warmth and love, addressing issues such as discrimination and social injustices. As the evening concluded, three finalists, Jeremias Vasquez, Danielle Levinson Beres, and Deborah Kemper, were chosen based on applause. The Community Foundation of San Carlos pledged to donate to a 501(3) racial justice nonprofit of their choice.
Jeremias Vasquez, the first-place winner, is a San Francisco-based artist, published author, and educator. His art plays a role in facilitating healing workshops for youth in the Bay Area. Vasquez’s winning poem, titled “The Apocalypse Will Come with Twerking,” was inspired by an encounter where someone criticized his dancing, claiming that “real men don’t twerk.” In honor of Vasquez’s achievement, the foundation donated $1,000 to Fresh Lifelines for Youths (FLY), an organization that works with young people to unlock their potential, disrupt the pipeline to prison, and promote justice in California and beyond.
Danielle Levinson Beres, the second-place winner, is a San Carlos native and a 6th-grade English and Social Studies teacher. Her poem, “Woman of Valor,” beautifully portrays the story of an extraordinary woman in her life. In recognition of her achievement, the foundation donated $500 to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) in her honor. SVCF is dedicated to eliminating systemic barriers and providing children and their families with access to essential care, education, and resources for their overall well-being and success.
Deborah Kemper, a San Carlos resident and Executive Director of the San Mateo County Bar Association, secured third place in the poetry slam with her poem, “Writings of a Mad Woman.” The poem was written in 1994 when she was residing in Los Angeles and still harbored anger following the Rodney King riots in March 1991. In recognition of her achievement, the foundation donated $500 to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) San Mateo Branch in Kemper’s name. The NAACP is dedicated to securing political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights to eliminate race-based discrimination and promote the health and well-being of all individuals.
Source: Climate Rec
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