"When I read the poems I felt strong, bright and righteous. I had to stand representing for my homeboys. It gave me strength to stand right there.
I had to spit it like they would. They would want someone to hear them crying out for help, to express how they feel inside of them.
Writing helps you out with those feelings that you’re dealing
with. I write so I can be heard. I want to be like Tupac. Before I die
I want my name to be known by everyone."
— Decario, Free Minds Member on reading at Hear Us Out! 2007 Poetry
Reading
Events
Please join us for a special evening as we present
I sit in my cell sometimes and cry
‘Cause the way I live can’t be true—it has to be a lie
So much violence, need to increase the peace
I wish violence was germs, ‘cause I’d keep some bleach
From “I Remember,” by Derrick, age 17, DC Jail
The 5th Annual Free Minds Poetry
Reading
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 @ 7 PM
Poems performed by Free Minds members who are back home in the community
The Gala Theatre at Tivoli Square
3333 14th St, NW - Washington, DC 20010
(between Park Rd & Monroe in
the historic Tivoli Square Complex)
Free to the public! Call 202-468-4809
for more information
www.freemindsbookclub.org
Getting there: Metro Green Line: Columbia
Heights Metro station
(walk one block north on 14th St, NW to GALA Theatre)
Discounted parking available in Giant Food lot behind GALA Theatre
on Park Rd. with ticket validated at box office