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The Power of Public Speaking
By Sherman Justice “Free Minds has taught me that being the griot of your own personal story is one of the greatest attributes that you can offer the world. And…
Read MoreMy Introduction to Free Minds
By JoAnne Allen A book is a small thing to share with somebody. Yet a book can lead to big changes in the life of someone who receives it. I’ve…
Read MorePoet Ambassadors Bringing Confidence, Inspiration
By Free Minds Intern Maddie Mitchell As an intern who has heard extensive positive feedback about Free Minds’ various initiatives but has never actually seen any of them in action,…
Read MoreFree Minds Poets in Tacenda Literary Magazine
On Thursday, March 27th, several Free Minds members were recognized at the annual BleakHouse Publishing Awards Ceremony. BleakHouse Publishing is an independent, non-profit press dedicated to writing and art focused…
Read MoreLooking Through a Window from Prison
Free Minds had the privilege of participating in a collaborative photography project called Windows from Prison, directed by photographer Mark Strandquist. In April, several of the Free Minds Poet Ambassadors…
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