Poetic Justice

08/27/2026

Follow along to learn more about incarceration, motherhood, restoration, and the power of storytelling.

08/25/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight: Meet Rain!

We’re excited to introduce Rain Aman, our Oklahoma Community Engagement Tulsa Service Year Fellow! 💛

A 2024 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Rain earned her bachelor’s degree in Art History, concentrating in contemporary art, sustainability, and conservation.

Having grown up across several countries, Rain developed a deep appreciation for storytelling, cultural exchange, and the power of art to bring communities together. Her experience spans arts organizations, galleries, education programs, and community engagement, all rooted in her passion for creative advocacy and social impact.

At Poetic Justice, Rain is helping foster spaces for creativity, healing, and community while supporting our work to promote dignity and justice. ✍🏽

Outside of Poetic Justice, Rain is an artist and poet who loves hiking, thrifting, and creating projects that bring people together through art and storytelling. 🎨📖

Help us welcome Rain to the Poetic Justice family! 💛

08/13/2026

What does impact look like when a small but mighty team is determined to make a difference?
This year, Poetic Justice:
✍️ Served approximately 900 people
🤝 Worked alongside 111 volunteers
🗣️ Was guided by 11 incarcerated advisory board members
💙 Operated with a $329K annual budget
But behind every number is a person.
A woman finding her voice.
A volunteer showing up.
A community choosing hope.
A story being heard.
We’re grateful to everyone who made this year’s work possible, and we’re just getting started.

08/11/2026

Your monthly support helps amplify the voices of incarcerated women in Oklahoma, and gets participant-led newspapers delivered straight to your mailbox throughout the year.
Subscribers receive The Bassett Balance from Mabel Bassett Correctional Center and The Warrior Standard from Eddie Warrior Correctional Center. Each publication comes out three times a year, with issues alternating throughout the year.
Inside, you’ll find original writing, poetry, artwork, reflections, and reporting created by women in Poetic Justice programs.
And there’s more coming… 👀📰
Stay tuned for more details about our newspapers and how you can get your hands on the next issues!
$3/month. Two newspapers. Countless voices.
Your support helps make their stories heard. ❤️

08/08/2026

Our 2025–2026 Impact Report is here! 🎉
For the past year, Poetic Justice has continued to create spaces where women impacted by incarceration can find their voice, discover hope, and create change.
This year, we:
✍️ Served approximately 900 people across our programs
🤝 Worked alongside 111 volunteers
📖 Reached 5,500+ women since Poetic Justice was founded in 2014
🌱 Saw a 2% graduate recidivism rate among Oklahoma program graduates over the last four years
💙 Expanded our work across communities nationwide
And behind every number is a person, a story, a voice, and a life being transformed.
Our 2025–2026 Impact Report has been mailed to our donors, partners, and friends, and the digital report is now available to read online.
Read the full report and see what your support makes possible.
A special thank you to Kimray for generously donating the printing of this year’s report!
Voice. Hope. Change.

08/05/2026

Executive Director approved!!! Hop on the coffee trail, and make sure to get the Poetic Justice matcha latte at Chimera Cafe.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

The Poetic Justice Matcha has arrived. 🍵✨

Crafted with creamy matcha, calming lavender, and a touch of honey, every ingredient tells a story.

This collaboration with is more than a seasonal drink. It’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the women whose stories inspire the work we do every day.

Because every sip has a story. Every story deserves to be heard.

Stop by Chimera, order The Poetic Justice Matcha served hot or iced, and sip with purpose. 🌿

40% of every Poetic Justice Latte purchased is donated directly to Poetic Justice to support these programs and the women they serve.

08/01/2026

This August, we’re partnering with coffee shops across Tulsa to showcase powerful portraits and original writing created by women in our programs. As you visit each café, you’ll experience stories of resilience, creativity, and hope—one cup at a time.

📍 The participating coffee shops have been revealed! Start planning your Coffee Trail and explore each unique stop throughout the month.

There are 6 participating coffee shops, and you can visit at least 5, purchase a latte, get your Coffee Trail card hole punched, and then redeem it for a free Poetic Justice anthology.

Even better, 40% of every Poetic Justice Latte purchased at Chimera Cafe is donated directly to Poetic Justice, helping fund our restorative writing programs for incarcerated women.

Gather your friends, support local coffee shops, and discover the stories waiting for you across Tulsa. We can’t wait to see you on the trail! ✨☕📖

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08/01/2026

Something exciting is brewing this August...

Poetic Justice OK is partnering with local coffee shops across Tulsa to showcase powerful portraits and original writing created by women in our programs. As you enjoy your favorite coffee, you’ll also experience stories of resilience, creativity, and hope.

Visit every stop on the Poetic Justice Coffee Trail during the month of August, and you’ll receive a complimentary Poetic Justice Anthology.

📍 Participating coffee shop locations will be revealed soon—stay tuned!

Follow along as we unveil each stop and get ready to explore Tulsa one coffee shop at a time.

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