A Conference to Celebrate & Elevate the Power of Hip Hop (in) Education
Held at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
FAQS
You Asked, We Answered
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE CONFERENCE BE HELD?
The conference will be held on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, located at 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138.
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PRE-CONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENT - Thursday, May 2
Film Screening & Discussion
Honesty Hour presents: The Bridgeside Cypher
Thursday, May 2
6:30-8:00PM
Askwith Lecture Hall --Longfellow Hall
DAY ONE - Friday, May 3
3:30-5:30
Short Film Screenings
Gutman Conference Center
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6:30-8:30 PM
Opening Jam
Askwith Hall - Longfellow Hall​
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DAY TWO - Saturday, May 4
9:30AM-6PM
Workshops & Performances
Longfellow Hall & Gutman Conference Center
HOW DO I REGISTER AND PAY TO ATTEND?
Well the conference is absolutely free!!
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We do require registration as it helps ensure we can plan logistics and communicate any regarding the schedule to attendees.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
The conference content and energy is for youth and adults, for Hip Hop heads, educators, scholars, artists, and fans. On Friday, expect to rock out to live performances from youth and adult Hip Hop dancers, emcees, and poets. Saturday's day-long event features performances, workshops, and a keynote panel to celebrate all the beauty and power of Hip Hop -- the culture and the arts. Youth and adult presenters will share and engage participants through live performances, interactive workshops, and discussion sessions where folks can talk about and make action steps on some of the big issues in Hip Hop and education. Oh! And of course, be ready for open mic sessions and cyphers!
DOES HARVARD OFFER LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS?
We do not have on-campus housing for events. This page has some useful info about area lodging options.