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Author and NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony Visits Book Club
On August 5, 2022, NBA star and author Carmelo Anthony came to speak with members of our Youth Book Club, a program that brings literature and poetry writing to teens…
Read MoreAward-Winning Short Film Based on Free Minds Poetry
“Lines,” an animated short film featuring poetry by six Free Minds members, won both the Audience Award and Jury Award for Best Animated Short at the Woodshole Film Festival.
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teaching artist will co-facilitate 2-3 book clubs weekly at Youth Services Center, DC Jail, and Correctional Treatment Facility, and will work closely with the Book Club Manager and Lead Facilitator.
Read MoreReentry Updates: Summer of Community Building and Innovation
Happy summer from the Free Minds Family! Thanks to you, our reentry program has not only been a constant source of support, solace, and reassurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, but…
Read MoreLines: Animated Short Film of Free Minds Poetry
“Lines,” an animated short film featuring poetry by six Free Minds members, is playing at three film festivals in July and August. “Lines” includes poems by Free Minds members Alfredo,…
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