Tongues of Fire is a monthly open mic event hosted by youth. It will showcase young and old talent in East Oakland that is spiritually focused and inspired. Here the youth along with the adults are encouraged to share one another's opinions on all issues that present themselves in each other's lives. Everything from sexual orientation, poverty, tempation, identity, God, and love are discussed here. The intention is to teach the youth life lessons via both youth and adult perpectives as well as encourage them to pursue and rermain in a committed relationship with God.