Words Aloud: Poems, Songs, & Stories - Featuring Rahim Buford

Hosted by storyteller, Sonia Fernández LeBlanc, the evening will entail poems, stories, and songs by community members.

Our featured guest is Rahim Buford.

Rahim Buford is a resilient survivor of 26 years of incarceration who uses his authentic voice to inspire and uplift others. He is the founder of Unheard Voices Outreach, a Tennessee-based organization empowering justice-impacted people through leadership, healing, and community organizing, and the creator of Unchained Destiny Enterprise, a consulting and personal development brand teaching freedom as a lifestyle.

As a motivational speaker, author, and visionary entrepreneur, Rahim shares powerful stories of transformation rooted in truth, time, and purpose. His work bridges reentry, advocacy, and economic empowerment—challenging systems of oppression while helping people build power, wealth, and freedom.

Rahim’s journey from Pr*son to purpose has made him a national thought leader in the movement to end felonism and reimagine what freedom means in America. Whether through his books, poetry, or community work, he continues to remind the world: Freedom is not a destination—it’s a lifestyle.

This event will also serve as a food drive for Second Harvest. Instead of a donation at the door, please bring non-perishable food items for donation.

All word-lovers and listeners are welcome; we encourage an enthusiastic and warm audience for both our new and seasoned readers/writers. Doors open at 6:15 -- Show starts at 6:30 pm -- Light snacks & tea are provided.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art & Soul, 4340 Sidco Drive, Nashville, United States

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