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HIP HOP AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGEBEATS RHYMES AND LIFE, INC.

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Beats Rhymes and Life (BRL) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization rooted in Oakland, California dedicated to improving mental health and social outcomes among marginalized youth by using hip hop as a catalyst for positive change and development.

OUR MISSION

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• PROVIDE behavioral health promotion and prevention services to at-risk/at-promise diverse youth populations

• PROMOTE ‘whole health’ at the individual, community and systemic levels

• REDUCE stigma around seeking and receiving behavioral health services

• FOSTER self-worth, dignity, healthy relationships and healing communities

• EQUIP young people with the skills to become health leaders and change makers in their communities and beyond

OUR GOALS


BRL was created to overcome the barriers that prevent youth of color from utilizing services:

• Stigma and Pathology

• Distrust of systems of care

• Lack of cultural diversity in mental health workforce

• Lack of strength-based, youth-centered, culturally responsive options for therapeutic care

WHY BRL EXISTS


Trainings

Presentations

BRL Academy - TAY Internship

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

Hip Hop Therapy

BRL Academy - TAY Aftercare Program

Workshops

Winter & Spring Youth Showcases

Arts in Motion Series

COMMUNITY EVENTS

WHAT WE DO

We envision a society where young people have access to quality care that is strength-based, youth-centered, and culturally relevant. We envision a society were young people are not simply consumers of services but active members of a Community of Care that includes other youth, their families, organizations and public systems all working together to eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity.

OUR VISION


A LOVELY DAY TRAILER


EACH ONE, TEACH ONEBEATS RHYMES AND LIFE ACADEMY


TAY Alumni

Teaching ArtistClinician

@hiphoptherapy

FACILITATION TEAM


BRL ACADEMY MEMBERS

Damonte Wilson, age 22Reggie Wilson, age 20

Haniyah Muhammad, age 21Cameron McGowan, age 19


• How has Hip Hop Therapy allowed you to heal, grow and lead?

• Why did you decide to become a member of the BRL Academy?

• How are you using your “lived experience” to help youth in your community?

• How can Hip Hop Therapy keep young people out of Juvenile Justice facilities?

PANEL DISCUSSION


QUESTIONS & COMMENTS


FOR MORE INFO

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