Power. Community. Voice.
Building power at the intersection of the arts, civic engagement, literacy, and youth & community development.
Our Vision
To foster a global community of diverse voices committed to advancing justice and equity.
Hip Hop Education
Culturally relevant pedagogy centered in the arts & cultural components of Spoken Word & Hip Hop culture.
Arts Exhibition
Public performance, showcasing, and publication of creative works and cultural practices.
Professional Development
Consultations, workshops, leadership training, and more for artists, arts educators, community organizers, education administrators, etc.
Up Next with TruArtSpeaks!
Looking for a place to celebrate National Poetry Month? Look no further! On April 19, 2026 TruArtSpeaks will host Volume Four of the Urgent Emergent Performance Art Series: The Poet’s Circle at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN. With doors at 3:00p, show at 4:00p, this Sunday soiree will feature readings from Douglas Kearney, Duaba Unenra, Sagirah Shahid, and more! Hosted by Lenora Magee, backed by the musical genius of The Urgent Band (Davu Seru, Ryan Bynum, and Khary Jackson) mixed with sounds by DJ Huh?What?? this is sure to be a reading that you do not want to miss! Plus its Aries season and we are certain to celebrate all of our ram fam throughout the evening. Early bird tickets are on sale for $12 through April 7, 2026. After that, advance tickets are available for $18 and door tickets at $25. Get your seat now, via www.truartspeaks.org and www.icehouse.com
On March 28, 2026 we packed The Dowling Studio at The Guthrie Theater with community members in support of youth voice; The Be Heard MN youth poetry slam final bout was an exhilarating exhibition of story, poise, bravery and skill. The next generation is not afraid to speak their truth, own their power, and challenge the current norms.
Thank you to everyone who came out and most importantly, congratulations to everyone who competed this season. Extra love to the 2026 Be Heard MN Cohort: Alex, Aliyah, Arame, Ezra, Rhea, and Synne!
Re-Verb Open Mic has found a new weekly home at Flava Coffee & Café in Saint Paul’s Frogtown. DJ Just Nine holds down the 1’s & 2’s every first Thursday, while we welcome a new feature each subsequent week.
In fact, the application to feature is currently open to all MN based artists interested in being paid to feature at this staple community event. Apply now if this sounds of interest to you!