OUR VISION & MISSION

To Ignite a New Renaissance...

...powered by people's dreams for a just and joyful future. Because we know dreams hold the power to change life outcomes.

FREE TO DREAM™ is helping ignite a new renaissance powered by people’s dreams for a just and joyful future, and creating the conditions necessary for these dreams to come true. We offer programs and pathways in creative arts and self-expression to activate the dreams of people from high-potential communities, including students 12-18, Opportunity Youth 12-24, and systems impacted youth and adults who are currently incarcerated.

We were founded by multi-hyphenate entertainer, Common—a change-maker working at the intersection of art and activism for over 20 years.

For more information, please visit www.iamfreetodream.org, or say hello @ hello@iamfreetodream.org.

Our Manifesto

Read and share the inspiration behind this resource kit, our manifesto, which imagines a future transformed by the freedom to dream.

OUR FOUNDER

A Note from Common

Every transformation begins with a dream.

Holding. Letter forthcoming for launch.

TBD

Framework Creators

Kara May

Executive Director of Arts and Partnerships, Art in Motion

Calvin Williams

Senior Advisor to Common, Vice President, FREE TO DREAM™

Mike McGalliard

Founder & CEO, The Firebrand Company

Fam Studio

The Family Invention Studio

Contributors

Dr. Gholdy Muhammad

Professor, UI Chicago

Dr. Kylie Peppler

Professor, UC Irvine

Dr. Shameka Gerald

Managing Partner, 2Revolutions

Rashawn Caruthers

Director of Advocacy, Getting Smart

Michael Murphy

Director, Strategic Communications, American Student Assistance® (ASA)

Laura McBain

Managing Director, Stanford d.School