The Heights

Sarah Kay Keynotes Women’s Summit

Isabella Cavazzoni, Maddie Deye, Katelyn Zilke, and Jhon de la Cruz • February 6, 2019

Kay, a spoken word poet, headlined the annual event, which also featured workshops led by various female figures who are a part of the BC community.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service Brings BC Community Together

Cole Dady • January 23, 2018

Through various mediums, including song, prayer, poetry, and public speaking, the night addressed the marginalization of people of color and minorities at large.

BC SLAM and TOO BLACK Discuss Racism and Prejudice Through Poetry

Jacob Schick • October 22, 2017

BC SLAM!, along with the Black Student Forum and United Front, hosted poet TOO BLACK to speak about racism, prejudice, and the black experience.

Sunset SLAM! Uncovers Powerful Potential Energy Through Performance Poetry

Julia Hopkins • October 2, 2016

Finding a different kind of chemistry in Merkert, BC Slam! finds a way to comfortably discuss a variety of topics through the powerful medium of spoken-word poetry.

BC SLAM! Conjures Up Words for a Breadth of Emotions

Caleb Griego • September 22, 2016

Words are one of the few mediums through which we can attempt to understand those sitting across from us. BC SLAM!, BC's spoken word poetry group, seeks to find and free words that would otherwise remain in the recesses of our minds.

Spoken Word Poetry Scene Emerges At BC

Juan Olavarria • November 9, 2014

Once an underground movement, the spoken word poetry art form has found its place in Boston College's arts community.