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2018 /2019 BLACK 6 MEN 12 YEARS 1HOOD In 2006, a group of The mission of 1Hood 1Hood Media is a 6 concerned citi zens Media is to build collecti ve of socially founded 1Hood in liberated communiti es conscious arti sts and response to a rash through art, educati on acti vists who uti lize art of shooti ngs in and social justi ce as a means of raising Pitt sburgh’s underserved awareness about social neighborhoods; they justi ce matt ers aff ecti ng walked the streets to people around the protect fellow residents world. and the community at- large. vision history mission Designed By: Tye Clarke Squad Tye Clarke CAPTAIN Jasiri X |CEO The MVP’s coach Paradise Grey | Advisor Jr. MVP’s Farooq Al-Said Kahlil Darden Tamia Coleman Taliya Allen co-captain Celeste Smith | Co-Founder The Collective CURRENT CLASS 2017 2018-192018-19 Hip-Hop + Visual Artist Visual + Hip-Hop Hip-Hop Artist Hip-Hop Visual Artist Visual Artist Visual Amun Ray Vic Muthama Brittney Chantele Jasmine Green Hip-Hop Artist Hip-Hop Artist Hip-Hop Artist Hip-Hop Vocalist 2016 Ayana Sade M.A.N.E. JM the Poet Treble NLS Hip-Hop Artist Hip-Hop Vocalist Vocalist Hip-Hop Artist Hip-Hop Aleighsha Tripp Seven Jacquea Mae Jordan Montgomery In our ongoing eff orts to work through the challenges facing youth in educati on, we off er workshops and programming that includes youth advocacy, training, Shuman facility storytelling, and new approaches to educati on that decentralize the traditi onal role of educators, Workshops and positi on students as the architects of their own lives and understanding. Shuman Center is a juvenile Beginning in March of 2018, 1Hood Media teaching arti sts detenti on facility located in began parti cipati ng in Praxis sessions. Adapted from Pitt sburgh, Pennsylvania. For the iterati ons of the Heinz Endowments’ Teaching Arti st last 2 years, members of 1Hood Partnership (TAP) Program, this opportunity has been Media have been conducti ng monthly designed to help teaching arti sts understand their mentoring and media literacy learning own personal experiences and the ways in which through the lense of Hip-Hop educati on. these inform and evolve their practi ce with youth. Youth ages 11-21 parti cipate in weekly This acti vist centered initi ati ve is formed with intensives that run from Saturday- the understanding that all of us enter into Friday. During these sessions, discussions, the learning space with our own set of and workshops, youth creati vely express experiences and challenges that bett er Praxis themselves through media arts while learning inform the way we apply informati on and to dissect how they are represented in the create experiences for marginalized mainstream media. Each day, they have access to youth. studio equipment and technology to produce and record original music and visual content. The focus is to allow the youth a higher understanding of the system issues that plague our environments and oft en people in their age group. We hope to not only produce a higher state of consciousness and understanding around the media created and consumed, but to also reduce recidivism within the target demographic. Moving forward, We partnered with Gwen’s Girls over the summer we plan to create a working program that will allow the youth and fall of 2018 to bring the girls the opportunity an ability to complete their community service obligati ons to understand the role of women in hip hop upon release and receive a sti pend, real-world skills and an and social justi ce. The young women engaged opportunity to join the collecti ve of 1Hood Media full ti me. in creati ve writi ng, dance and song making Gwen’s girls to help focus their eff orts towards creati ng informed media. Academics A Conversation with Sybrina Fulton 1Hood Media hosted a conversation Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton. Since her son’s murder, Sybrina has stood on the front lines as an advocate for social justice and the elimination of police brutality. This was a first-hand account of her courageous journey and what she is doing to ensure that others do not suffer from racial and social injustice. The event was well received with over 500 attendees. This event is made possible by the generosity of The Heinz Endowments and support from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Artivist Academy Showcase The first Artivist Academy Showcase highlighted 1Hood artists, their projects and what informs their activism and artistry The 1Hood Artivist Academy encourages artists to utilize their talents to advocate for social change and combat the injustices plaguing our communities. During the showcase, which took place at the iconic Andy Warhol Museum, over 150 guests had the opportunity to meet with and enjoy performances and exhibits from 1Hood YBMKQ Gala + Book Release artists A’Leighsha J, Ayana Sade, Bearclaw, Brittney Chantele, Jacquea Mae, Jasmine Green, JM the Poet, Jordan Montgomery, Ron Butler, Treble NLS, Victor Muthama and Paradise Gray. The evening featured a conversation with the legendary Chuck D, leader of the rap group Public Enemy and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, author Bakari Kitwana, Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 and Paradise Gray of X Clan. June 23rd the Young Black Motivated Kings and Queens hosted their second annual Black Tie Affair. This night was filled with so much inspiration and love. Did we mention that this was a sold-out event! During this event, guest were able to enjoy a breathtaking dinner served by Chef Claude, 4 guest speakers with wondrous stories to be heard, and a scholarship ceremony. Special Events Special Solidarity Seder In an effort to continue building within marginalized communities, 1Hood partnered with Bend the Arc’s Pittsburgh chapter to host a Solidarity Seder. During our time together, we shared food, traditions, and experiences. The evening also included a discussion on how to move from ally to accomplice in the face of injustice. Trip to NMAAHC We took a trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. It was an opportunity to enjoy a short road trip with the team and, more importantly, experience the Nothing beautifully curated museum as it chronicles yet past and present black history and culture. Solidarity Iftar Following the Solidarity Seder, 1Hood Media hosted a Solidarity Iftar in which dinner guest broke the evening’s Ramadan fast. Traditional foods and scriptures were shared, along with a discussion on inner community racism and violence and how to simultaneously build within our communities but also with each other. Solidarity Seder 1Hood Day Our annual community festival, 1Hood Day is a family-friendly concert event that culminates with performances from 1Hood artists. This event brings together national artists and activists with Pittsburgh talent & changemakers The first Artivist Academy Showcase highlighted 1Hood artists, their projects and what informs their activism and artistry The 1Hood Artivist Academy encourages artists to utilize their talents to advocate for social change and combat the injustices plaguing our communities. During the showcase, which took place at the iconic Andy Warhol Museum, over 150 guests hadThe the opportunityPrincess Partyto meet with and enjoy performances and exhibits from 1Hood artists A’Leighsha J, Ayana Sade, Bearclaw, Brittney Chantele, Jacquea Mae, Jasmine Green, JM the Poet, Jordan Montgomery, Ron Butler, Treble NLS, Victor Muthama and Paradise Gray. The evening featured a conversation with the legendary Chuck D, leader of the Signature events rap group Public Enemy and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, author Bakari Kitwana, Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 and Paradise Gray of X Clan. The brainchild of a then 10-year-old Media Academy student, the Princess Party celebrates young women of color for the magic that they are. With a host of keynote speakers, vendors, activities, and giveaways, we encourage sisterhood, self- esteem and love. Attended by over 100 young girls and women in the community, 2017’s princess party cultivated a space for fun, expression, and self-love. Annual Community Birthday Celebrati on Benefi t Concert The Path Forward #J4A Kickback #J4A JUSTICE FOR ANTWON 1Hood provided a healing space and community In the wake of the Antwon Rose II verdict, the community On June 20th, as we commemorated July 12th 2018, the community came together check-in in memorial of Antwon Rose II through rallied together to protest the acquitt al of Micheal the 1 year anniversary of the movement to celebrate what should have been Antwon hosti ng a public and free community event on the Rosfeld in the shooti ng death of the unarmed 17-year to get Justi ce for Antwon Rose II, we Rose’s 18th birthday. This day consisted of live 6-month anniversary of his murder. The event was old. 1Hood, Unappreciated Management, and Voices reconvened with the community and hosted performances, face painti ng, bounce houses, and att ended by over 50 members of the community Against Violence invited the community to join us in a conversati on with acti vist and philosopher much more including a special guest appearance including Antwon’s mother, sister, niece, and solidarity again, this ti me, in celebrati on of Antwon and Dr. Cornel West. The Path Forward was by Tamir Rice’s mother, Samaria In 2019, we grandmother. Art therapy in the form of a relaxati on to aid his family during this diffi cult ti me. More than 10 moderated by Jasiri X with special guest Bakari joined forces with fellow community organizati ons jar craft stati on, open forum dialogue, a media room arti sts, including local talent such as Treble NLS and Kitwana.