(Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project launches Program at Jennie Clarke Residence

Harlem, NY — On September 27th at 6:30pm, the (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project, will have an orientation for students to launch its empowerment and hip hop based program at the Jennie Clarke Residence located in East Harlem at 183 East 100th St.

The (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project aims to provide personal and educational empowerment in an environment of intergenerational learning for young people and, at the same time, increase the unity and positivity of hip-hop. We aim to do this by organizing and facilitating workshops that teach the elements of hip-hop – namely deejaying, emceeing, and creating graffiti art. We got our first funding in Spring 2009 and since then have been working to establish a concrete foundation to begin our programs with. The program will include workshops after school at the Jennie Clarke Residence every other Monday beginning October 4th from 6:30-8pm. The (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project is the first student-run hip hop based organization in New York City. It is the only organization that focuses on education and incorporates all elements of hip hop throughout the entire year. It pairs New York Hip Hop artists from all genres, facets, and elements, with 6-12 year old students to teach and mentor them in their respective crafts.

On September 27th, New York local emcees, deejays, and graffiti artists will provide a show for students as an introduction into the program.