Poetry Slam, Inc.

Poetry Slam, Inc. (PSi) is the official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization charged with overseeing the international coalition of poetry slams.

Origins
Poetry Slam, Inc. was first officially proposed in August of 1996, at the Slam Family meeting in Portland, Oregon, though it had been talked about at the annual spring meeting for at least two years prior to that.

Mission Statement
"The mission of Poetry Slam Incorporated (PSi) is to promote the performance and creation of poetry while cultivating literary activities and spoken word events in order to build audience participation, stimulate creativity, awaken minds, foster education, inspire mentoring, encourage artistic statement and engage communities worldwide in the revelry of language."

- Poetry Slam, Inc. official website