Bay Area Tegaru Youth, US

Beats Rhymes and Life Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA, dedicated to empowering at-promise youth through the therapeutic power of hip hop. Since 2004, they have been working to reduce stigma and increase access to culturally-congruent, strength-based, and youth-centered services for marginalized youth, particularly youth of color. Through their Hip Hop Therapy Training Department and BRL Academy, they cultivate dynamic services that inspire youth to recognize their own capacity for healing and self-expression, utilizing hip hop as a tool for individual, community, and systemic change. With a focus on leadership, collaboration, transformation, connection, and innovation, Beats Rhymes and Life Inc. has served numerous youth and trained social service providers, helping them become community problem solvers and peer leaders. Their unique approach involves teaching students to work through trauma by expressing themselves through music, producing and recording albums, and creating a safe and inclusive space for healing. By harnessing the therapeutic potential of hip hop, Beats Rhymes and Life Inc. is making a positive impact on the lives of young people and fostering non-traditional leadership in the community.Generated from the website