Nonprofit

Beats Rhymes and Life

Oakland, CA
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brl-inc.org

  • About Us

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

    Our vision is to make mental health and wellness services more accessible, useful and meaningful for youth through use of community-defined strategies. We aim to create opportunities for youth to identify and build upon their strengths, take ownership over their lives, and become members of a Community of Care. We take a strength-based, youth-centered, and culturally responsive approach.

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

    Our vision is to make mental health and wellness services more accessible, useful and meaningful for youth through use of community-defined strategies. We aim to create opportunities for youth to identify and build upon their strengths, take ownership over their lives, and become members of a Community of Care. We take a strength-based, youth-centered, and culturally responsive approach.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Community Development
    • Mental Health

    Location

    • 450 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States
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