WORKSHOPS
Workshops can be customized to fit your audience, event, age specific content, etc.
Fee $100/hr *
*additional costs apply for demonstrations/projects

Hip Hop as an Empowerment Tool for Conflict Resolution**
We explore how Hip Hop Culture and the Elements can be used as a positive tool to empower young people. Hip Hop was an alternative to the gang lifestyle that was so rampant in NY during the 70s and 80s. Youth stopped gang banging and began to battle through dance, music and art. Groups such as the Universal Zulu Nation, Rock Steady Crew and Public Enemy used Hip Hop to avoid violence by engaging in the Hip Hop elements. We will explore how Hip Hop culture has been used over the years as a means for conflict resolution. Hip Hop is a tool to reach, teach and build foundations for young people and their communities. By getting involved in your community whether it is through local politics, creative self expression, positive outlets for youth, urban environmental issues, or youth programs, we will explore how to create new leaders that have new ideas for real positive social change.

Hip Hop in the Classroom**
T.R.U.E. Skool believes that by involving youth in creating solutions to community and educational issues such as racism, lack of school funding, broken families, gangs, poor educational opportunities and privilege we can better achieve results. We understand that by infusing interests of youth, primarily Hip Hop and popular culture into classroom lessons and youth programs our retention and success rate greatly increases. We can create new leaders who understand the realities facing our communities today and solutions that will be observed and respected by all ages and cultures that produce real sustainable results. We discuss how Hip Hop plays a role in education and the importance of creating new curriculum that allows students to engage in the learning process whether it is in traditional or nontraditional institutions. We will provide participants with examples of lesson plans to use in the classroom.

**These workshops are geared towards Teachers, Professors, Parents, Activists, Youth Workers, or anyone looking to understand Hip Hop Culture and infuse it into programs, classroom lessons, etc. TRUE Skool offers consulting on how to infuse Hip Hop culture into their programs and services for greater positive outcomes.

Hip Hop History
This workshop provides an excellent foundation to understanding the history of when, where, why and who started Hip Hop and how it has become the multi-billion dollar industry today. We trace the historical ties to the 1970’s and beyond by telling the story of urban youth who were lacking in opportunities and community resources, who created their own resources and positive outlets by creating the "elements" of Hip Hop and battling through non-violent activities instead of gang violence. Hip Hop culture was and still is about "creating something out of nothing".

Hip Hop as a Social Movement
Hip Hop has been a social movement that influences everything from fashion to language to media to lifestyles. We will explore the influence and importance of Hip Hop Culture throughout each era; the 70s " The Beginning", the 80s "Golden Era", the 90s "Conscious Movement" and the 2000s " Bling Era".

Graffiti Art and Social Movement
Throughout history Graffiti has been used as a communication tool and a voice for the unheard and unseen. We will explore the roots and history of graffiti from past to present, social art movements, the legal issues with graffiti, and how it has become a worldly accepted form of art and career choice for many. This workshop can be combined with a Community Mural Project and/or a live demonstration.

Females in Hip Hop...Hip Hop and Misogyny
We explore what role misogyny plays in today's rap lyrics and videos and the role of females in Hip Hop culture then and now.

The Art of Emceeing
Participants analyze lyrics past to present studying various styles, songs and messages that have transcended time and trends. This workshop also includes open discussions, conflict resolution, perception and creative writing exercises.