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WHEN: Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 WHERE: The Oakland Main Public Library, 125 14th St, Oakland CA 94612 TIME: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Click here to RSVP today! Join us on Thursday, May 2nd for a celebration of voices from The Beat Within, a national publication of writing and artwork by incarcerated youth. In partnership with the Teen Zone of Oakland Main Public Library and the Akonadi Foundation, we’ll be highlighting the stories from our weekly writing workshops inside the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center, and beyond.  Former Beat writers will share their strength and power with us through their stories,

One of the West Coast’s most beloved annual literary festivals, this smart, eclectic, 76% free ten-day gathering draws booklovers of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy words and ideas, straight from the artists’ mouths. Now with 160 venues in its 19th year, the festival’s uniquely portable format provides even greater access to literature. More info here.

Join us for an evening of poetry and FREE ice cream. HOMEY & Beat Within writers tell their stories in person to share their truths with the community around loss and healing. Against great odds, our participants have navigated an inherently biased and unjust system and come through it with a strong desire to share their experiences and alter communal perceptions about incarceration, the justice system and their communities. They have forged writing practices and found their voices. Enjoy FREE ice cream and original poetry & stories from our community of writers. WHEN: Friday, September 14th, 2018 WHERE: HOMEY 2221

Greetings friends! On Thursday, May 3, 2018 The Beat Within celebrated 21 years of service in Alameda County at the Main Oakland Public Library// Oakland Public Library TeenZone. A valued and long time partner. Thank you, Lana Adlawan and Peggy Simmons. We are also grateful to the Akonadi Foundation for their generous support in our 21 plus years of community work in Oakland/ Alameda County. The celebration was incredible, from the numerous speakers and readers, which included our keynote speaker, David Muhammad, Executive Director, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, who gave us a beautiful snapshot of his journey from

Free Poetry Reading The Beat Within celebrates 21 years of writing workshops inside the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center and community. Come gather with & listen to the inspiring stories, poems & testimonies from formerly incarcerated Beat writers and those that help to support them. Special Guest: David Muhammad Executive Director, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform In Partnership With The Akonadi Foundation & Oakland Public Library Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 Oakland Main Public Library 125 14th St. Oakland, CA 5 PM to 7:30 PM Light snacks & beverages provided Please RSVP for your FREE ticket(s) here

Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Featuring: Waco Brothers Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Jon Langford 7pm doors/8pm show All Ages General Admission: $25 in advance $30 day of show Limited dinner seating $100 each Sponsorship information please contact The Beat Within Buy Tickets Here