
2025
Visibly Invisible BIPOC Women Poetry Slam
The Visibly Invisible Honoring Our Unsung Sheroes Poetry Slam is an exciting event that highlights the voices and stories of BIPOC women whose contributions often go unnoticed. This is a powerful opportunity to showcase the talents and stories of women whose voices are often overlooked while also offering a generous cash prize and an opportunity for recognition on a larger platform.
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The Visibly Invisible Unsung Sheroes Poetry Slam is hosted by Sania Thomas, 2x Southern Fried Poetry Slam Winner, in partnership with SISTAS EMPOWERMEnt
Corp.
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Event Overview:
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Date: March 27th- 29th, 2025
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Location: TBD Portland, Oregon
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Organizer: Sania Thomas & SISTAS EMPOWERMEnt Corp.
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Purpose: Celebrating Women's History Month by honoring BIPOC women whose achievements are often unrecognized.
Registration Fees:
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$250 which includes one comp ticket to attend the Visibly Invisible Gala.
Competition Format:
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Thursday March 27th & Friday March 28th : 2 rounds
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Saturday: 3 finalists perform Saturday March 29th
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Winner takes the grand prize: $5,000
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Additional Benefits:
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The top 3 poets will perform at the Visible Invisible Gala.
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Finalists will receive Visibly Invisible Gift Bags.
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Each contestant receives one complimentary ticket to the Gala on March 29th.
Location for Finals & Discounts:
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 1000 NE Multnomah St.
Portland, OR. (limited discounted rooms available for contestants)
If you would prefer to call and make your reservation, the group code is: SIS
Eligibility:
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Open to BIPOC individuals who live their lives as women.
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This Competition is curated by Sania Thomas
in Partnership with SISTAS EMPOWERMEnt Corp

