Words, Beats & Life, Inc. is a great Hip Hop non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. They provide after-school programs in break dancing, graffiti and mural arts, theatre, journalism, and strategy games (checkers and chess) among other things. I worked with them years ago and continue to contribute to the mission with donations and volunteering when possible. If you care about the upcoming generation of kids who are growing up in a world with less exposure to the "roots of hip hop" and positive role models in their lives, you should check out WBL and lend a hand if possible.
They are hosting a Teach-In this weekend called
REMIXING THE ART OF SOCIAL CHANGE at Howard university in DC with guests like Kool Herc and David Banner hosting guest lectures about community involvement and awareness of social justice themes that impact the daily lives of youth in America and worldwide.
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