MISSION STATEMENT

The Berkeley Slam is the longest running slam on the West Coast and has been an integral part of the Berkeley arts community for over 25 years. It provides a space for local writers/artists/performers/etc. to explore and perfect their own craft while also showcasing some of the most talented artists in the country (and beyond).

Here at the Berkeley Slam, we challenge the notion that anyone needs to be given a voice, or that anyone anywhere can be a ‘voice for the voiceless’. People are never ‘voiceless’. In reality, they are being overlooked and intentionally ignored. Our top commitment is to provide spaces where persons of any and all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, and ages can tell their own unique stories– stories which convey their attitude, their personality, and their character.

Special thanks to Voices Of Today for informing our mission statement.


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