Freedom Dreams Foundation
The Freedom Dreams Foundation exists to radically reimagine education, storytelling, and collective liberation for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
About Us
Our Mission
To nurture the radical imagination and collective action of BIPOC communities through education, storytelling, leadership development, and grassroots organizing.
Our Vision
We envision a liberated world where systems are co-created by those most impacted. A world where joy, justice, and self-determination are not exceptions but expectations.
Who We Are
Founded by Dr. Jeremy D. Williams and Dr. Lyric Flood, the Freedom Dreams Foundation is a collective of educators, artists, organizers, and visionaries committed to building new futures—starting now.
Our Work
Freedom Dreams Lab
Our flagship fellowship for BIPOC leaders who are designing liberatory learning environments and community-rooted initiatives. We coach, convene, and conspire alongside dreamers who are shifting what's possible in education and society.
Dream Free Productions
A creative studio space dedicated to storytelling that transforms. Dream Free is the home of our upcoming book Exodus, our documentary The Hidden Curriculum, and our co-founder podcast. Here, media becomes a tool for memory, imagination, and movement building.
Community Co-Conspiracy
Our work with communities—by communities. From grassroots organizing and public summits to workshops and healing gatherings, we partner with local leaders to build power and activate collective vision.
Education Imagination
A design and consulting arm that supports school creation, post-secondary innovation, and leadership development. We work with districts, foundations, and boards of directors to center equity, belonging, and freedom in every layer of the educational experience.
What We Believe
Liberation is not a metaphor
We believe freedom must be designed, protected, and lived—together. Our work moves beyond theoretical concepts to create tangible pathways toward liberation, ensuring that marginalized communities experience true autonomy and self-determination in their daily lives.
Storytelling is strategy
We tell the stories that shift culture, policy, and power. By amplifying BIPOC voices and narratives, we challenge dominant perspectives and create new possibilities for understanding our past, present, and future. Our stories become blueprints for the world we're building.
Leadership should look like us
We invest in BIPOC leaders to transform systems from the inside out—and the outside in. By prioritizing leadership development within our communities, we ensure that those most impacted by inequity are positioned to drive meaningful change across institutions and movements.
Education should awaken
We create learning environments that affirm identity, cultivate joy, and nurture collective purpose. Education isn't just about knowledge acquisition—it's about awakening consciousness, fostering critical thinking, and empowering learners to reimagine and reshape their worlds.
The Freedom Dreams Foundation Founders
Dr. Jeremy D. Williams
Dr. Williams, a Howard University alumnus and doctorate recipient in Mind, Brain, and Teaching from Johns Hopkins University, brings over fourteen years of experience in educational leadership, program management, and design. He has led transformative projects with the United Negro College Fund, The Texas Education Agency, & Chicago Public Schools, and The New York Department of Education, guiding clients in personal identity formation, school design, and self-leadership. Dr. Williams has a deep commitment to empowering educators and students alike, fostering environments where identity, agency, and critical consciousness can flourish. His work emphasizes bridging the gap between K-12 education and post-secondary success, ensuring that underrepresented voices are amplified in decision-making spaces. Known for his innovative approach, he champions liberatory education frameworks that center BIPOC experiences and aims to disrupt systemic inequities in schools.
Dr. Lyric M. Flood
Dr. Flood, a Clark Atlanta University alumnus, holds a doctorate in Urban Leadership Development from Johns Hopkins University. He is the cofounder of The Freedom Dreams Foundation and founder of the Freedom Dreams Lab, an entrepreneur fellowship for people of color impacting youth. The Freedom Dreams Lab offers fellows year-long coaching, networking, and resources to realize their personal and professional visions. Dr. Flood's work centers on liberatory education and self-determined identity formation, positioning him as a leader in transformative learning experiences. He has also led projects focused on personal identity formation, school design, and self-leadership with organizations such as Charter School Growth Fund & Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Flood is a passionate advocate for Black male educational attainment and believes that all students deserve access to high-quality education.
Get Involved
Make a Donation
Your financial support fuels our programs, fellowships, and community initiatives. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps build the infrastructure for liberation. Monthly donors receive special updates on the impact of their giving.
Join Our Newsletter
Stay connected with our work, upcoming events, and opportunities to engage. Our monthly newsletter shares stories from the field, resources for freedom dreaming, and ways to support the movement for collective liberation.
Partner With Us
Organizations, schools, foundations, and community groups can collaborate with Freedom Dreams on workshops, consulting projects, storytelling initiatives, and more. Reach out to explore alignment and possibilities.
Join the Movement
What happens when I donate?
Your donation directly supports our programs including the Freedom Dreams Lab fellowship, community organizing initiatives, and storytelling projects that amplify BIPOC voices. We provide quarterly impact reports to all donors showing exactly how your contribution advances our mission.
Can I volunteer my skills?
Absolutely! We welcome volunteers with diverse skills from graphic design and videography to event planning and curriculum development. Fill out our skills-matching form on the website, and we'll connect you with opportunities that align with your talents and availability.
How can educators get involved?
Educators can apply for our fellowship programs, attend our professional development workshops, request consultations for school transformation, and access our growing library of liberatory curriculum resources. We also host a quarterly educator circle for ongoing community and support.
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