We recently went to the Ladies First! Elevating Women in the 21st Century in Newark,NJ. The women were all very accomplished. We will be having video interviews coming up soon.
There were so many notable women at this event. It really shows you how women are connected to Hip-hop in a major way. Dr. Roxanne Shante gave some great insight into everything. The video of the event is coming soon. Interviews were done by the ceo of theblackurbantimes.com,Abba A. Onyeani. Here's the press release from the event.
In celebration of Women’s History Month (March), The Hip Hop Association, in partnership with The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development at Rutgers Business School – Newark and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, will host a lively panel discussion on female social entrepreneurs for Women’s History Month entitled: Ladies First! Elevating Women in the 21st Century. The panel consists of notable names in Hip Hop Culture such as Toni Blackman (Founder, Lyrical Ambassador/ Echoing Green Fellow), Rise Wilson (Founder, The Laundromat Project/ Echoing Green Fellow), Jamilah B Creekmur (VP of Marketing, Allhiphop.com), Dr. Roxanne Shante (Pioneer MC, Founder, Hip-Hop Ices), and Dawn Lewis, (Founder, Pooka Pure and Simple). The discussion will be moderated by Martha Diaz (President and Founder, Hip-Hop Association/Catherine B. Reynolds Fellow).
With recent media discussion about the rise of the “Fempire,” the panel brings about a much-needed discourse for female empowerment and community building during this historical month for women. Academic, community and cultural leaders will focus on empowering women through education and economic development. Panelists and participants will speak candidly about their challenges, mission, journey, and the opportunities that exist to support this movement.
In addition to promoting community-oriented women for social justice, the Hip Hop Association will unveil the Ladies First Fund, a social entrepreneurship fellowship given to women who are engulfed in community organizing and social justice. Grantees must have creative solutions for issues that affect women, such as domestic violence, homelessness, and illiteracy.
Grantees must also develop a community based project in Newark, NJ within a year while under the advisement of the Hip Hop Association. The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development at Rutgers Business School – Newark has agreed to provide a work site as well as professional development support for the winning grantees.
DR? She's a doctor now? See what determination can do no matter where you come from. I loved this article!
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