"Back in the Day" (Snippet) // Bspokeit the Poet // AWOL Tour // Oakland, CA
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"Back in the Day" (Snippet) // Bspokeit the Poet // AWOL Tour // Oakland, CA

On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Brittany Williams (@bspokeit) performs at the @joycegordongallery, as part of a 90’s medley piece with fellow @lyricalopposition artists, @fegonavarro and @sethfeatha for the #AWOLtour with @thecraft.factory.

Bspokeit the Poet (@bspokeit) was a part of a special collaboration piece with @fegonavarro & @sethfeatha! It was a one time performance, only at @thecraft.factory x @lyricalopposition at AWOL Tour at @joycegordongallery!

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“After It’s Finished” // Jermaine Hughes // Spoken Word
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“After It’s Finished” // Jermaine Hughes // Spoken Word

"After It's Finished" is a powerful spoken word performance by poet Jermaine Hughes that explores the deeply personal journey of grief and healing. Performed at First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, "After It's Finished" resonates with both secular and spiritual sensibilities, ultimately affirming the healing power of community, compassion, and the human capacity to endure and grow stronger, even in the darkest of times.

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"Bad Dream" // Fego Navarro // Spoken Word
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"Bad Dream" // Fego Navarro // Spoken Word

Lyrical Poet, Fego Navarro shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Bad Dream" is an original piece that was included, as part of a liturgical medley with R&B/Soul singer, Michael Kim-Eubanks during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on April 7, 2019.

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"Irresponsible" // Demitrius Burnett // Spoken Word
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"Irresponsible" // Demitrius Burnett // Spoken Word

Demitrius Burnett shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Irresponsible" an original piece was included, as a part of a liturgical medley with Alternative vocalist, Alex Largusa's rendition of "Moving Forward" during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on March 31, 2019.

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"Surrender" // Seth Carmenatty // Spoken Word
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"Surrender" // Seth Carmenatty // Spoken Word

Lyrical Poet, Seth Carmenatty shares a spoken word poetry piece at FirstPres Hayward in Castro Valley, CA. "Surrender" an original piece was included, as a part of a liturgical medley with R&B/Soul singer, Michael Kim-Eubanks' rendition of "Lay It All Down" during FirstPres Hayward's Sunday Gathering on March 24, 2019.

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Dear Dr. King - MLK Tribute // OD the Wordsmith // Spoken Word
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Dear Dr. King - MLK Tribute // OD the Wordsmith // Spoken Word

"Of all the inspiring words that came out of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, few are as famous as those contained in Martin Luther King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." Written in response to eight white local clergy who criticized his work and ideas as unwise and wrong, the letter is King's explanation of the importance of civil rights protesting. It is one of the most famous documents in American history.

As we celebrate and remember the legacy of Dr. King, would you take a moment to read his words and consider the ways we might continue the work of justice and love in our world?"

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After // OD the Wordsmith
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After // OD the Wordsmith

In his powerful spoken word piece "After," OD the Wordsmith takes the audience on an introspective journey through the transformative experience of encountering the love and redemption of Christ.

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Suka // Meesh // Spoken Word
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Suka // Meesh // Spoken Word

Sometimes when I hear my heart language, it's never really coupled with a definition. / Because every translation is really just an English proclamation and I wish that every time someone asks me, "Do you remember the language? I'd rather just tell them I'm fluent in listening..." ⁣

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Smalltown Society x Lyrical Opposition // July Gathering 2018 // Castro Valley, CA
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Smalltown Society x Lyrical Opposition // July Gathering 2018 // Castro Valley, CA

Smalltown Society's "July Gathering 2018" brought the community together for an evening of music, poetry, and artistic expression at their intimate Castro Valley space. The event featured performances by the nonprofit organization Lyrical Opposition, whose mission is to cultivate artists who spread messages of hope and inspire social change.

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Woke Up, Choked Up: Wake Up Call with SF CAN and AATCLC
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Woke Up, Choked Up: Wake Up Call with SF CAN and AATCLC

Lyrical Opposition partnered with San Francisco Cancer Initiative, The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council Saving Black Lives and The Urban Center for a community event to highlight local issues through spoken word poetry and community dialogue.

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