Goals and Objectives

  • Promote positive academic and social and emotional outcomes

              -Provide academic tutoring services (ELA designed to improve academic outcomes for K-12 students)

              -Provide ACT Tutoring Service

              -Partner with K-12 School Districts in offering Hip-Hop Based Education Electives

              -Develop Podcast and Community Events reminiscent of a “Teen Summit”

 

  • Develop a network Centering on Wellness Support for Youth.

             -Design comprehensive wellness workshops addressing various aspects of health related to hip-hop based education.

             -Provide platform for African Hip-Hop Drumming Activities to take place within the community

             -Develop a plan for Overall Wellness Workshops for the Youth/Community to take place.

             -Collaborate with mental health experts to develop workshop content and material supporting youth through hip-hop based educational services.

 

  • Create Platform for Artistic Expression

           -Support Youth with Hip-Hop Based Educational Artistic Expression Activities

           -Provide workshops associated with Hip-Hop Based Education that includes topics such as entrepreneurship and fashion

           -Collaborate with hip-hop based educational experts to develop workshop content and material supporting youth

           -Invite local artists and cultural ambassadors to speak and perform at events.

 

  1. Artistic Expression: Hip-hop's four pillars – emceeing, dee-jaying, graffiti art, and dance – offer diverse avenues for artistic expression, helping students explore their identities and develop new skills.

 

  • Emceeing/Spoken Word:

           -Confidence Building: Performing spoken word can boost self-esteem and public speaking skills.

           -Storytelling: It allows students to share their stories and perspectives, fostering empathy and understanding among peers.

  • Dee-Jaying/Music Production:

         -Technical Skills: Students learn about music technology, sound engineering, and production, which can spark interest in STEM fields.

        -Creativity: Remixing and creating beats encourages innovative thinking and artistic creativity.

  • Dance:

         -Physical Fitness: Dance is a fun way to promote physical health and coordination.

         -Self-Expression: It provides a non-verbal outlet for emotions and creativity, helping students communicate through movement.

  • Art/Graffiti:

          -Visual Arts Skills: Graffiti art teaches techniques in painting, drawing, and design.

          -Community Engagement: Murals and public art projects can beautify communities and instill a sense of pride and ownership in students.