The first-ever Riff Ram Poetry Slam was conducted this past semester on November 6^th. This event was fueled by a vision to celebrate the art of spoken-word poetry within our TCU community through the culmination of hard work, dedication, and passion, bringing together over one hundred attendees for a night that will remain unforgettable.

The event opened with the soulful sounds of four jazz musicians from the esteemed TCU Jazz Ensemble, setting the stage for a powerful and diverse lineup of performers. Fourteen poets from a wide range of majors and backgrounds took the stage, each offering pieces of their lives that were raw, powerful, and deeply authentic. An incredible team of ten ASL student volunteers from the COSD department translated the poems live, ensuring the event was accessible and inclusive for all.

Thank you to every poet, musician, ASL volunteer, and sponsor who helped bring this vision to life. Here is to the power of stories and the voices that unite us!

Sponsors: TCU English Department, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Department of Student Identity & Engagement
Checkout the highlights on the Instagram: @riffram_poetryslam