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Freedom Reads and Dwayne Betts went to the notorious San Quentin in California and found it to be a space of transformation. Rehabilitionand programming are the hallmark of the new administration and talking to the men let us know that the mission is being pursued vigorously from both prisoners and staff. Dwayne performed Felon: An American Washi Tale, his one man show, and it was an amazing experience for all who were present that night. #freedomreads #books#followus✨ #juvenilejustice
Freedom Reads and Dwayne Betts went to the notorious San Quentin in California and found it to be a space of transformation. Rehabilitionand programming are the hallmark of the new administration and talking to the men let us know that the mission is being pursued vigorously from both prisoners and staff. Dwayne performed Felon: An American Washi Tale, his one man show, and it was an amazing experience for all who were present that night. #freedomreads #books#followus✨ #juvenilejustice
Freedom Reads libraries are a curated collection of 500 books only found in prisons. Centered around the belief that freedom begins with a book, the library is a collaboration between @massdesigngroup and @freedombeginswithabook. The books are selected by poet @DwayneBetts, founder of Freedom Reads and 2021 MacArthur (Genius) Fellow who has a goal of placing them in 1,000 prisons across the US. “I survived solitary, and rediscovered a sense of freedom the system had tried to beat out of me, because of a book.” says Dwayne to @WashingtonPost @MassDesignGroup designed the shelves to be thoughtful and intentional with the idea that good design can also change lives. They are meant to encourage community and are adaptable to whatever space they are placed in. See the library in our “Justice is Beauty” exhibition at the Museum. #Architecture #Design #FreedomReads #RestorativeJustice #FreedomBeginsWithABook #WashingtonDC #DCMuseums #MASSDesignGroup
Freedom Reads libraries are a curated collection of 500 books only found in prisons. Centered around the belief that freedom begins with a book, the library is a collaboration between @massdesigngroup and @freedombeginswithabook. The books are selected by poet @DwayneBetts, founder of Freedom Reads and 2021 MacArthur (Genius) Fellow who has a goal of placing them in 1,000 prisons across the US. “I survived solitary, and rediscovered a sense of freedom the system had tried to beat out of me, because of a book.” says Dwayne to @WashingtonPost @MassDesignGroup designed the shelves to be thoughtful and intentional with the idea that good design can also change lives. They are meant to encourage community and are adaptable to whatever space they are placed in. See the library in our “Justice is Beauty” exhibition at the Museum. #Architecture #Design #FreedomReads #RestorativeJustice #FreedomBeginsWithABook #WashingtonDC #DCMuseums #MASSDesignGroup
Maryland Correctional Institution for Women recently welcomed @freedombeginswithabook for a special event celebrating the transformative power of books and literacy. By expanding access to thoughtfully curated books, Freedom Reads helps create opportunities for learning, reflection, and personal growth. 🎥 Watch highlights from this inspiring event below
Maryland Correctional Institution for Women recently welcomed @freedombeginswithabook for a special event celebrating the transformative power of books and literacy. By expanding access to thoughtfully curated books, Freedom Reads helps create opportunities for learning, reflection, and personal growth. 🎥 Watch highlights from this inspiring event below
Congratulations to Reginald Dwayne Betts, the recipient of our March On Award, who will be recognized at our Awards Gala this Wednesday. Visit marchonfest.org/gala to learn more. Betts is a poet, lawyer, and advocate for criminal justice reform whose work bridges literature, law, and social justice. A formerly incarcerated individual, Betts transformed his life through education, earning a B.A. from the University of Maryland, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson College, and a J.D. from Yale Law School. His powerful poetry collections, including Felon and Shahid Reads His Own Palm, give voice to the experiences of incarceration, race, and redemption. Betts is also the founder of Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization that places books in prisons, fostering education and personal growth among incarcerated individuals. His advocacy extends beyond the written word, as he actively works to reform the criminal justice system and improve the lives of marginalized communities. Betts’ profound contributions to both the arts and social justice make him a transformative figure in contemporary America. #MarchOn #CriminalJusticeReform #StoriesThatMove #Festival #Culture
Congratulations to Reginald Dwayne Betts, the recipient of our March On Award, who will be recognized at our Awards Gala this Wednesday. Visit marchonfest.org/gala to learn more. Betts is a poet, lawyer, and advocate for criminal justice reform whose work bridges literature, law, and social justice. A formerly incarcerated individual, Betts transformed his life through education, earning a B.A. from the University of Maryland, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson College, and a J.D. from Yale Law School. His powerful poetry collections, including Felon and Shahid Reads His Own Palm, give voice to the experiences of incarceration, race, and redemption. Betts is also the founder of Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization that places books in prisons, fostering education and personal growth among incarcerated individuals. His advocacy extends beyond the written word, as he actively works to reform the criminal justice system and improve the lives of marginalized communities. Betts’ profound contributions to both the arts and social justice make him a transformative figure in contemporary America. #MarchOn #CriminalJusticeReform #StoriesThatMove #Festival #Culture
How "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" Warns Us About Rising Authoritarianism and the Fight for Freedom? In the latest episode of Osama-Reads, we explore Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's 1960s award-winning novel, a stark portrayal of Soviet labor camps and the resilience of the human spirit. ✨ Join Dr. Osama Siddique, celebrated Pakistani novelist and Rhodes Scholar, as he unpacks the book’s enduring relevance in today’s world. FULL PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmGpWfqYyPY #JomoPods #AdabiCrossroads #OsamaReads #BookReview #solzhenitsyn #ivandenisovich #gulag #resilience #literature #Dystopian #fiction #survival #Hope #books #reading #podcast #bookrecommendations #kitabdost #nobelprize | #canada | #pakistan #usa
How "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich" Warns Us About Rising Authoritarianism and the Fight for Freedom? In the latest episode of Osama-Reads, we explore Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's 1960s award-winning novel, a stark portrayal of Soviet labor camps and the resilience of the human spirit. ✨ Join Dr. Osama Siddique, celebrated Pakistani novelist and Rhodes Scholar, as he unpacks the book’s enduring relevance in today’s world. FULL PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmGpWfqYyPY #JomoPods #AdabiCrossroads #OsamaReads #BookReview #solzhenitsyn #ivandenisovich #gulag #resilience #literature #Dystopian #fiction #survival #Hope #books #reading #podcast #bookrecommendations #kitabdost #nobelprize | #canada | #pakistan #usa
Tracie shares her awe and admiration for Dwayne Betts, who, as a result of being incarcerated as a teenager, discovered the power of reading in prison. He came out to become a lawyer and a published poet, founding Freedom Reads (@freedombeginswithabook) in 2020. The nonprofit has put custom made wooden libraries into over 560 prisons nationwide, transforming the lives of many prisoners. His pandemic puppy Taylor, a little Jack Russell Terrier, became Dwayne’s bridge to connect with people in his community with dogs being their common ground. 🎧 Link in bio > Dog Talk
Tracie shares her awe and admiration for Dwayne Betts, who, as a result of being incarcerated as a teenager, discovered the power of reading in prison. He came out to become a lawyer and a published poet, founding Freedom Reads (@freedombeginswithabook) in 2020. The nonprofit has put custom made wooden libraries into over 560 prisons nationwide, transforming the lives of many prisoners. His pandemic puppy Taylor, a little Jack Russell Terrier, became Dwayne’s bridge to connect with people in his community with dogs being their common ground. 🎧 Link in bio > Dog Talk
🌟 Dive into Summer 2024 with purpose! 🌱 In this quick clip, Ana Paula Padilla Castellanos (YC ’25) and Meara Brown (YC ’25) share the transformative experience they had working at Freedom Reads last summer through the Social Innovation Internship. The internship is now accepting applications and offers a rare blend of hands-on experience in social change and a $4,000 stipend. Join an organization that is affirming dignity for incarcerated citizens in New Haven, CT. Freedom Reads aims to shape future narratives, and this is your chance to leave a mark. Apply today and turn your passion into action! 🚀 #ChangeMakers #TsaiCITYSummer Apply at the #linkinbio
🌟 Dive into Summer 2024 with purpose! 🌱 In this quick clip, Ana Paula Padilla Castellanos (YC ’25) and Meara Brown (YC ’25) share the transformative experience they had working at Freedom Reads last summer through the Social Innovation Internship. The internship is now accepting applications and offers a rare blend of hands-on experience in social change and a $4,000 stipend. Join an organization that is affirming dignity for incarcerated citizens in New Haven, CT. Freedom Reads aims to shape future narratives, and this is your chance to leave a mark. Apply today and turn your passion into action! 🚀 #ChangeMakers #TsaiCITYSummer Apply at the #linkinbio
Our New York Program honored Dr. King’s radical spirit at this beloved Brooklyn tradition, which rings in a new year with musical performances and an invigorating call to action. Keynote speaker Reginald Dwayne Betts—a poet, lawyer, and founder and CEO of Freedom Reads—offers reflections on freedom anchored in his own journey, his enduring commitment to social justice, and his work to radically transform access to literature in prison. Featuring uplifting performances by Sing Harlem and singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin, this annual tribute invites us to reflect, recharge, and support one another as we carry on Dr. King’s relentless pursuit of equality and justice.
Our New York Program honored Dr. King’s radical spirit at this beloved Brooklyn tradition, which rings in a new year with musical performances and an invigorating call to action. Keynote speaker Reginald Dwayne Betts—a poet, lawyer, and founder and CEO of Freedom Reads—offers reflections on freedom anchored in his own journey, his enduring commitment to social justice, and his work to radically transform access to literature in prison. Featuring uplifting performances by Sing Harlem and singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin, this annual tribute invites us to reflect, recharge, and support one another as we carry on Dr. King’s relentless pursuit of equality and justice.
✨ Black History Month is in full swing, and the celebration continues! ✨ From inspiring art exhibitions to soulful music, community gatherings, and powerful discussions, there’s still so much to experience! 🎨🎶📚 📅 Upcoming Events: 🔹 Feb 20 | Living Room Concert Series ft. Ulyssess Pinkney – A night of live music and community. 🔹 Feb 22 | Freedom Reads – A banned book presentation, art installations, and a book drive! 🔹 Feb 22 | Ladies of Simone – A soulful tribute to the legendary Nina Simone. 🔹 Feb 27 | Jazz Reflections – A free jazz concert featuring Nicole Yarling. 📍 Pompano Beach is the place to be this month! Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future together. 💫 @bacapompanoarts @pbculturalcenter @alipompanoarts #BlackHistoryMonth #PompanoBeachEvents #CelebrateCulture #BlancheElyHouse
✨ Black History Month is in full swing, and the celebration continues! ✨ From inspiring art exhibitions to soulful music, community gatherings, and powerful discussions, there’s still so much to experience! 🎨🎶📚 📅 Upcoming Events: 🔹 Feb 20 | Living Room Concert Series ft. Ulyssess Pinkney – A night of live music and community. 🔹 Feb 22 | Freedom Reads – A banned book presentation, art installations, and a book drive! 🔹 Feb 22 | Ladies of Simone – A soulful tribute to the legendary Nina Simone. 🔹 Feb 27 | Jazz Reflections – A free jazz concert featuring Nicole Yarling. 📍 Pompano Beach is the place to be this month! Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future together. 💫 @bacapompanoarts @pbculturalcenter @alipompanoarts #BlackHistoryMonth #PompanoBeachEvents #CelebrateCulture #BlancheElyHouse
We partnered with Freedom Reads and here’s why: Founder Dwayne knows the impact of books firsthand after being incarcerated at age 16. We’re proud to support their mission. Tap the link in bio to learn more! #freedomreads #incarceration
We partnered with Freedom Reads and here’s why: Founder Dwayne knows the impact of books firsthand after being incarcerated at age 16. We’re proud to support their mission. Tap the link in bio to learn more! #freedomreads #incarceration
Educators predicted prison. He showed them success. They didn’t seem too happy about it. 🎙️Listen to part one of my conversation with poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts about his reimagined journey to excellence and more. Available now on YouTube or your preferred podcast platform. . #theartofdeciding #tanyaackershow #tanyaacker #thetanyaackershow #theartofdecidingwithtanyaacker #podcast #podcastclips #reginalddwaynebetts #dwaynebetts #freedomreads
Educators predicted prison. He showed them success. They didn’t seem too happy about it. 🎙️Listen to part one of my conversation with poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts about his reimagined journey to excellence and more. Available now on YouTube or your preferred podcast platform. . #theartofdeciding #tanyaackershow #tanyaacker #thetanyaackershow #theartofdecidingwithtanyaacker #podcast #podcastclips #reginalddwaynebetts #dwaynebetts #freedomreads
Looking for your next great read? 📚 Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom by Lynda Blackmon Lowery offers a powerful firsthand account of the Civil Rights Movement from one of its youngest participants. Find out why it's one of librarian Molly Moore's top picks from the Georgia Reads for America250 Reading List. #GeorgiaReads
Looking for your next great read? 📚 Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom by Lynda Blackmon Lowery offers a powerful firsthand account of the Civil Rights Movement from one of its youngest participants. Find out why it's one of librarian Molly Moore's top picks from the Georgia Reads for America250 Reading List. #GeorgiaReads
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