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1: Hip-Hop Association 2004 Wrap Report Facilitating, Fostering, & Preserving Hip-Hop Culture!

2004 Wrap Report

THE HIP-HOP ASSOCIATIONFACILITATING, FOSTERING, & PRESERVING HIP-HOP CULTURE!


ABOUT USFACILITATING, FOSTERING, & PRESERVING HIP-HOP CULTURE!

The mission of the Hip-Hop Association [H2A] is to utilize Hip-Hop culture as a tool to effectively encourage critical thinking, social change and unity, while empowering communities through educational and cultural initiatives. This is accomplished through our media & education programs: H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] & H2Ed [Hip-Hop Education].

H2A has quickly become a leader in creating events that focus on the use of imagery in media to educate about Hip-Hop culture and social issues. The founders, advisory board, & staff of H2A have a collective experience within the Hip-Hop community as pioneers, filmmakers, educators, activists, writers, and executives.

Artist Fly ID mural of photography from Jamel Shabazz‘ book “Back In The Dayz”Photo Credit: Terrence Jennings

Inside This End of Year Report: pg 3. 2004 H2A Summarypg 4. Sponsorspg 5. Accomplishments

pg 6. H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey]pg 7. ‘04 Festival Highlightspg 8. ODYSSEY Awardspg 9. Attendance & Media Coverage

pg 10. H2Ed [Hip-Hop Education]pg 11. ‘04 Summit Highlightspg 12. Who Attended?

pg 14. Contact


H2A GROWTH & PROGRESS!PROGRAMMING & AUDIENCE PROFILE

In addition to our hallmark events in November, the Hip-Hop Association produced events throughout the year that reinforced community building.

» Events:

• Hip-Hop Appreciation Week - New York, NY: Screening of fi ve (5) Hip-Hop short fi lms that communicated both the local and global human life experience with elements of Hip-Hop being the common thread.

• National Hip-Hop Political Convention - Newark , NJ: 5-hour fi lm program followed by a Directors Q & A featuring political & socio- economic topics relevant to local communities nation-wide. We also organized an educational panel focused on using Hip-Hop as an educational tool.

• World Youth Summit - Barcelona , SPA: Produced a full day of Hip-Hop programming that included a panel discussions, a fi lm screening, workshops and a peace concert, in conjunction with UNESCO and the International Music Council.

The combined programming of all our initiatives during the year of 2004 has reached over 7,000 people from the U.S. and abroad.

» Demographics:

• Hip Hop Film, TV, Radio & Music Industries including members from the MC’s, Graffi ti Artists, DJ’s, B-Boy & B-Girl community• Community Based Organizations and Educational Institutions• Geographic reach included submissions & attendants from over a dozen cities in the U.S., and 10 countries worldwide

» Age Ranges:

• 14 -18 youth - local junior high and high school students (30%)• 18 - 25 young adults - college students and young professionals (20%)• 25 - 40 adults & professionals - fi lmmakers, industry executives, Hip-Hop afi cionados, educators, and activists (50%)


SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Our sponsors and partners have provided us with various forms of direct, indirect, and in kind sup-port throughout the year. They have been pivotal in assisting in the development of our programs and in-creasing our ability to serve our people and communities. On behalf of the H2A, H20 and H2Ed staff and supporters, we extend our appreciation of their continued support.


H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey]

H2O is the media initiative of the Hip-Hop Association. It’s mission is to create cultural sustainability & industry longevity by supporting the use of Hip-Hop culture as a tool for social awareness & youth empowerment.

The 2004 H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival provided a platform for fi lmmakers to showcase and defi ne the variety of images that depict Hip-Hop culture and its communities.

This year’s festival theme, “The Business of Hip-Hop Filmmaking” highlighted the evolution of Hip-Hop in the fi lm industry as a profi table and viable market.

This program created the largest Hip-Hop Film Festival in the world!


‘04 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTSPANEL DISCUSSION

» 106 Films Screened: From over 10 countries including Tanzania, South Africa, England, Spain, Iraq, Israel, and Japan

» Unprecedented Youth Submissions: 40 fi lms

» Longest Panel Discussion: Top Five Hip-Hop Films of All Time (2:30 min.)

» Largest World Premiere: Beat Kings (No seats left in a 300+ venue)

» Best Retro Screening: Tougher Than Leather

» Most Talked About Films: “Letter To The President”, “Beat Kings”, “Hali Halisi”, “The Defendant Rests”, “Black Noise”, & “Compost” among favorite

» Best Party of The Week: After Party for Larry Golin’s “Cross Bronx”

» Most Political Moment: Receiving of proclamation at Odyssey Awards

» Most Newsworthy: Legendary fi lmmaker Melvin van Peebles receives standing ovation while presenting Freshest Youth award winner

FLAVOR, FILM & HIP-HOP!

Godfrey with Actor Jeff Carrol

of “Holla if I Kill You! (First Hip-

Hop Horror Film)

Micheal Pinckney,

Director ” Black Noise”

Sharese Bullock (Listen Up!), with

Anthony Maddox of Bad Boy Films

Leba Haber Rubinoff, Kris Palestrini,

Jeff Carroll, Jackie Salloum, & Tee

Smif

Sofi a Quintero, Tony Greer, Omar Akil,

Kymberly Gray, & Elisha Miranda

Mona Ibrahim, Michelle Materre,

Julie Anderson, Diana Williams,

Ashara Ekundayo, & Nefertiti Strong

H2O: Social Awareness Through Media!


ODYSSEY AWARDSFILM COMPETITION WINNERS

Adult Award Winners

» Props Award for Best Feature Documentary – “Letter To The President” by Thomas Gibson & Trinh T. Banh

» Props Award for Best Short Documentary – “Hali Halisi” by Martin Meulenberg

» Props Award for Best Under The Infl uence Film – “Poetic License” by David Yanofsky

» Props Award for Best Short Narrative Film – “The Defendant Rests” by Omar Akil

» Freestyle Award for Best Experimental Film – “A Harlem Document” by Emmanuel Pratt & Olalekan

» Best Rap Actor Award – MC Lyte

Freshest Youth Award Winners

» Best Documentary Short – “Story of Promise” directed by EVC & “Listen Up”

» Best Documentary Long – “Rapenandole Al Miedo” by Polimorfo & “Listen Up!”

» Best Narrative Long – “You Never Know” by Big Picture Alliance

» Best Narrative Short – “Camike” produced by Big Picture Alliance

» Best Experimental – “The Game” produced by Big Picture Alliance

» Best PSA – “Photo Album” produced by Frame by Frame Fierce

The ODYSSEY Awards ceremony recognizes today’s hottest Hip-Hop fi lmmakers, industry professionals and pioneers. This year’s event was hosted by actor/poet muMs (HBO’s “Oz”), & featured guest artists including UTFO, Jean Grae, Keith Murray, Bokeem Woodbine, and Melvin Van Peebles,

» Legend Award: Celebrates the lifetime achievement of Hip-Hop pioneers and notables in the Hip-Hop community. Honorees: Kurtis Blow, Roxanne Shante, DJ AJ, JoJo (Rock Steady Crew Founder), and Futura (Graffi ti Artist)

» Trailblazer Award: For individuals in the fi lmmaking community that have pushed Hip-Hop culture to the forefront. Honorees: The RZA (Founder of Wu Tang Clan) and Russell Simmons (Hip-Hop Mogul)

» Memorial Award: Honors past Hip-Hop fi lmmakers and notable members of the Hip-Hop community; Rick James for being one the artist most sampled by Hip-Hop producers.

» Props Award: For directorial excellence in the Feature, Short, Docu-mentary, and PSA category.

» Freestyle Award: An Avant Guard award presented to the most original, unique and experimental expression in Hip-Hop fi lmmaking.

» Best Rap Actor Award: Given to a rap artist who has crossed over into acting.

SPECIAL HONOREES



Afrika BambaataaAnthony MarshallBeatboxBokeem WoodbineBowlegged LouBusy BeeD NiceDanna DaneDanny CastroDJ AJDJ HondaD-NiceDRESFab 5 FreddyFilm Producer Lee DanielsFull ForceFuturaGina KnightGodfreyGrandmaster CazGrandmixer DXTJamie Hector & Kelli Brown (HBO’s “The Wire”)Jean Grae & Master AceJerry FerraraJoJoKangol

MY MIC SOUNDS NICE, CHECK ONE!MEDIA COVERAGECELEBRITY ATTENDANCE

Keith MurrayKim GrayKool HercKurtis BlowLa BrujaLord JamarMC LyteMedusaMelvin Van PeeblesMTV’s SwayParish Smith (PMD)Peeblee PooPreston GreenwoodRenoly SantiagoRoxanne ShanteRZASpecial EdTeddy Ted & Special KUTFO

Africanhiphop.comAfricas GatewayAllhiphop.comCenturyinstitute.orgCrème MagazineDJhonda.comFree Speech TVHiphopconvention.orgHiphopgame.comHispanic MagazineIndieclub.comKING MagazineMNN (Manhattan neighborhood network)MUGSHOT MagazinePower 105.1 FMRapstation.comSocialstep.comThe Bronx TimesTheIndustryCosign.comTrace.TVTymeline.comWB11 WBAIWCHRWireImage.comWomens E NewsThe Roof

Salt N’ Pepa released the hit “My Mic Sounds Nice” in 1986



H2Ed is the education initiative of the Hip-Hop Association. H2Ed advocates on an institutional and grass roots level for the use of hip-hop culture as a vehicle for educational reform.

H2Ed’s annual 2-day Summit provides workshops, and panel discussion for TOPSY (Teachers, Organizations, Parents, Social Workers, Youth Educators).

This year’s theme “Teaching Tolerance, Health and Academics through Hip-Hop”, highlighted the best models and practices for using Hip-Hop as an educational tool.

H2Ed [Hip-Hop Education]

Toni Blackman: US State Department of Hip-Hop Ambassador, Educator: Keynote Speaker at H2Ed Summit


‘04 SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTSPROGRAM SUMMARY (SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.)

» Town Hall Meeting on Media Literacy and Alternative Learning Tools

Featuring the best media products & teaching tools for educators – Presented by Listen Up!

• The Point CDC’s Literacy Program – Dr. Julie Spiegal • Educational Video Center’s Youth Media Curriculum, Teach This! - Web resource • Brainglow – A tool for digital storytelling

» Special Screening:

• “A Story of Promise” from Listen Up’s “The Way We See It; Youth Speak Out on Education” produced by the Educational Video Center & Satellite Academy in the Bronx, NY • “Elements” from Youth Sounds in Oakland, CA

» Youth Talent Show w/ Hip-Hop Pioneers: Hosted by Pebblee Poo

Jurors included Almighty Kay Gee of Cold Crush Brothers, and Lil’ Rodney Cee from Funky Four Plus One

» Opening Plenary:

“How Can Hip-Hop Culture Be Used To Address Health, Tolerance, & Academics?”

» Set It Off: Things You Should Know Before Using Hip-Hop Culture as an Educational Tool

12 workshop presenters shared their ideas on the most important things to know before using Hip-Hop as an educational tool.

• Flipping The script: Understanding Hip-Hop Through Media Literacy – Presented by Just Think – SF, CA; Dave Yanofsky, and Kenny Smith

• Respond, Prevent, Facilitate: New Strategies for Sex Ed – Presented by Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley;Mark Swier

• Creating A Successful Community Center with Youth Programming That Uses Hip-Hop – Presented by The Point CDC – Bronx, NY; Emilia Wiles & ACTION Youth

• Fun Exercises For Parents & Kids – Presented by Union Settlement Association’s Youth at Union – NY, NY; Angelika Peacock

• Graffi ti As An Artistic Expression of Youth Culture, Politics & Self – NY & Chile Presented by Toofl y & ACB

• Hustling for Your Youth: A New Model for Non-Profi t Youth Programs – Presented by Youth Sounds – Oakland, CA; Ken Ikeda

• Magazine Model: Using Magazine Projects to Teach Writing, Research & Critical Thinking – Presented by NYC Educator, Tachelle Wilkes

• Follow The Money: Building for Your After-school Program – Presented by The After-school Alliance – Washington, DC;Ursula Helminski, Steve Fowler, & Graal Swartz

• Breakin’ Down; The Academic Value In Teaching The Dance Form – Presented by Sistaz of the Underground – SF, CA; Sarah Smalls, Oposit, Jana Jones, Nurse Boogie, & Dr. Bean Twerp

• Utilizing Hip-Hop To Engage Youth Literacy, Critical Thinking & Creative Writing – Presented by Urban Word – NYC; Michael Cirelli & K-Swift

• Getting It Done With Fun!; Use Hip-Hop to Make Homework More Enjoyable & Effective – Presented by Progressive Arts Alliance – Cleveland, Ohio; David McCullough

• Analyzing HIV/AIDS Message Through Hip-Hop & Media Literacy – Presented by Grand Street Settlement – NYC; Geoffrey Scott & Lizette Hernandez

» Keynote Speakers:

• Bernard Gassaway, Senior Superintendent of NYC Dept. of Education’s Alternative, Adult & Continuing Education Schools and Programs

• Toni Blackman, US State Department Hip-Hop Ambassador, Educator, Artist, & Emcee

Closing Curriculum Premier Cocktail Party, hosted by Just Think – SF, CA

H2Ed: Empowerment Through Education!


“J.A.Y.S.” Street Double Dutch LeagueACORN Community High SchoolADI (Artist Development Institute)Adlai E. Stevenson High SchoolArt WorksArts Council for Chautauqua CountyAurelius FoundationAutomotive High SchoolBarnard CollegeBASE High SchoolBoys & Girls Clubs of AmericaBreakthroughBronx Academy Soundview CampusBronx High School for BusinessBrooklyn School for Collaborative StudiesBryan Mawr CollegeBushwick Leaders’ High School for Academic ExcellenceCasa del SolCascades High SchoolCentral Park East Secondary SchoolChildren’s PresslineCitizens Advice Bureau/Community SchoolCity of Daly City, Parks and Recreation DepartmentColumbia University African-American Studies/HistoryColumbia University-School of Social WorkCypress Hills Community SchoolDirections For Our YouthDMP Worldwide Entertainment GroupEach One Teach OneEyebeam AtelierFannie Lou Hamer Middle SchoolFlushing YMCA Beacon Center 194Fowler Hoffman, LLCGeorgetown University Law Center Girls for Gender EquityGirls Inc of NYCGlobal Kids-Human Rights Activist ProjectGrand Street Settlement Beacon Center

(KNOWLEDGE OF SELF) DETERMINATIONOVER 144 ORG’S WHO ATTENDED?

Harlem Children’s Zone, TRUCE Fitness & Nutrition CenterHarlemliveHealth AdministratorHigh School For Civil RightsHip Hop Kidz, IncHomeless Empowerment Project/ Community Action Team Howard UniversityHudson River Community HealthI.S. 223 and Bronx Lesbian and Gay Health Consortium Inc.Infi nity Performance Program/ Arts Council for Chautauqua Co.Information Technology High SchoolInstitute for Research in African-American StudiesInstitution for Community ResearchJACC Children’s Corner, Inc.Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement HouseJohn Jay College and Educational Alliance KAOTAOPIALandMind Properties, LLCLeadership Through the Arts Program at the QueensMuseum of ArtLEAPLife CampLoyola School; Media Aware KidsMiddle School 118Montauk Middle SchoolMorris Academy for Collaborative StudiesMS 325Nassau Community CollegeNew Beginnings ProgramNew SchoolNew Settlement ApartmentsNew York UniversityNueva Escuela MontessoriNYC Dept. of EducationNYCoRe One Nation, Inc.Out of School in DCP.S. 2Partnership With Children

Passages AcademyPathways for Youth, IncPius Bronx Community ServicesPIUS XII Foundation, Inc Port Chester High SchoolProject HIP-HOPQueens Academy High SchoolRamapo High SchoolReal People Productions / NYITResonant Voices, Inc.Rosalie HallSan Francisco UniversitySatellite Academy High SchoolSAYA! (South Asian Youth Action)Schomburg Satellite Academy H.SSchool for Legal StudiesSimon Baruch Middle School (MS 104M)St. Raymond Community Outreach CenterTalented and Gifted School for Young ScholarsTeachers College Columbia UniversityThe City Kids FoundationThe Dalton SchoolThe Digital HubThe DoorThe Educational AllianceThe Institute for Community ResearchThe Salvation Army ; The Global Harmony ProjectThe Valley Too!Union Settlement Association: HOPE ProgramUniversity of CaliforniaUniversity of HIP-HOPUniversity of Puerto RicoUrban Assembly Media High SchoolUrban Assembly School for Applied Math and ScienceUrban Leadership InstituteWadleigh Secondary SchoolWomen In Need, Inc.YMCA Community Learning Center (Seattle, WA & NY)Youth Resource Development Corporation

Mos Def & Talib Kweli released the hit single “(Knowledge of Self) Determination” in 2002

H2Ed: Empowerment Through Education!


Expand the services of the H20 [Hip-Hop Odyssey] & H2Ed [Hip-Hop Education] InitiativesIn the last 3 years, the goals of our H2O & H2Ed programs were fulfilled for the most part through their corresponding film festival, and education summit. In 2005, the Hip-Hop Association is preparing to expand the services of each program in order to offer the Hip-Hop community additional resources that we have cultivated with our partners.

Professional Development & Youth Filmmaking WorkshopsThrough our partnership with AIVF (Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers), and Listen Up!, we plan on expanding the number of professional development and filmmaking workshops we offer to adults and youth. Some of these workshops will include the opportunity to learn and sharpen skills in Lighting, Editing, Scoring, and Fundraising.

Expand The Heineken Red Star Hip-Hop Video CategoryIn 2004, Heineken USA & the Hip-Hop Association announced the newest segment of the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] Film Festival, scheduled to take place in 2005. The “Red Star Hip Hop Music Video” segment of the festival will showcase the video filmmakers that have helped define the variety of images that depict Hip-Hop music & culture worldwide in a 3-minute music video.

Black Tie Fundraiser (September ‘05)In order to recruit additional members, & raise development capital for programming, we plan on hosting a Black Tie Fundraiser. In addition to a night of friends, pioneers, stars, and organizers, we will be presenting an Image and Fellowship Award to the person in the Hip-Hop Community who embodies the manifestation of our mission.

Archiving of Hip-Hop FilmsOver the past three years the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] Film Festival has shown over 200 short, documentary, feature , PSA, & or experimental films. As we strengthen the relationships we share with the filmmakers, producers, editors, and actors creating these films, we find ourselves at the center of requests for copies, & contact info, from television stations, networks, distribution companies, & community organizations. We will build a system that will aid our staff, & volunteers in helping to facilitate these requests. This will assist in the growth of the Hip-Hop filmmaking community, before & after our yearly film festival.

Hip-Hop Community BuildingThe Hip-Hop Association will continue to collaborate with organization in the U.S., and abroad that share in the vision of empowering our communities.

» Temple of Hip Hop - Film screening for Black History Month [www.templeofhiphop.org]» PAFF (Pan African Film Festival in L.A. & Denver) - February & May ‘05 [www.paff.org]» NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) - March ‘05 [www.nalip.org]

05 GOALS


Hip-Hop Association [H2A]www.hiphopassociation.org

www.h2oiff.orgwww.h2ed.net

Martha Diaz - Executive/Creative [email protected] ext. 6

Advisory Board – H2A [Hip-Hop Association]

Chuck D – Public EnemyFab 5 Freddy – Hip-Hop Renaissance ManHarry Allen – JournalistHonorable George Martinez – Artist/Activist/Co-Founder of the Blackout Arts CollectiveMarinieves Alba – Founder of Hip-Hop LEADS/Co-Founder of the International Hip-Hop ExchangeMimi Valdes – Editor-In-Chief of Vibe MagazinePebblee Poo – Hip-Hop PioneerSharese Bullock – Listen Up!

Advisory Board – H2Ed [Hip-Hop Education]

Alfonso Wyatt – Fund for the City of New YorkCarlyle Leach – Director of The Young Scholars Program at the Schomburg CenterDanny Hoch – Artist/Activist & Founder of the Hip-Hop Theater FestivalDr. Robin Chandler – Northeastern UniversityJoseph Collins – The DoorJeff Chang – Journalist and Author, Can’t Stop Won’t StopKahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi – Activist & EducatorMichelle Rhone-Collins - University SettlementRhea Vedro – A.Y.E. InternationalDr. Roxanne Shante – Hip-Hop Pioneer and PsychologistSheila Frye – Literacy Expert & Teacher Toni Blackman – Poet and U.S. State Department Hip-Hop Ambassador

The photos and artwork in this Wrap Report were donated to The Hip-Hop Association by professionals, all of whom volunteered their time & talent towards the realization of our mission.

We would like to thank Terrence Jennings, Johnny Nunez, Seitu Oronde & the producers of Style Wars.

Rolando Brown - Director of Brand [email protected] ext. 4

Mona Ibrahim - Director of Community [email protected] ext. 5

Advisory Board – H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey]

Alyce Emory – Founding Advisor

Ariel Palitz – Founding Advisor, Soulutions Enterprises

Asheba Edghill – Media Coordinator, HBO

Brett Wright – President, Nu America Agency

Clyde Valentin – Director of the Hip-Hop Theater Festival

Dexter Wimberly – CEO, August Bishop, LLC

Gary Mobley – Corning International

Irene Villasenor – POV

Jonathan Rheingold – Executive Publisher, XXL, KING, RIDES & SCRATCH

Jason Lampkin – Lost Generation Films

Larry Miller – President, Jordan Brand

Lumumba Mosquera – Miramax Films

muMs – Poet/Actor

Panama Alba – Activist/Organizer/Community Leader

Shari Frilot – Programmer, Sundance Film Festival

Tina Imm – VH1

Stacey L’Air Lee - Director of Film Programming & Acquisitions [email protected] ext. 3

Mariko Gwynne - Director of Special [email protected] ext. 2

Bobby Starks - Production [email protected] ext. 9

Maximiliano Benitez, Director of the Freshest Youth [email protected] ext. 8

Andrew Landers, Education Committee [email protected] ext. 7

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