Chapters

Hip Hop Congress’ Chapter Program develops chapters in communities, high schools and colleges. Hip Hop Congress has more than 30 chapters nationwide with more in development. Hip Hop Congress chapters engage in a range of activity promoting Hip Hop culture on their campus or in their community. They also collectively produce or sponsor roughly 200 events a year. Most chapters promote awareness festivals: a week of different events focusing on Hip Hop culture, as well as panels, speeches, emcee/bboy/DJ exhibition/battle, film screenings, etc. If you are interested in seeing a list of chapters then scroll to the bottom of this page.

Want to Start a Chapter?

If you are interested in creating a chapter there is a simple process and criteria to follow. First and foremost we want to stress a few things:

1. You know your local community better than we do, therefore much of the criteria can be adjusted to fit your chapter and situation. We are not trying to put up barriers, we are trying to include as many interested parties as possible. Society works better with compromise and understanding, Hip Hop Congress is no different.

2. Starting a chapter takes commitment and an open mind with meetings, networking with the local artists, administrators, politicians, and more. Also you have to have daily contact with your email.

3. If you are a part of a similar organization or know of a similar one in your community, lets connect! We have an extensive list of partners and affiliates that we work with constantly. Also there are several instances where local programs have become recognized chapters over time. If you and your organization have questions about the pros and cons of affiliate vs chapter status please email suriah@hiphopcongress.com with “Hip Hop Congress inquiry” in the subject.

Still interested? GREAT! The first step all potential chapters must do is write an email to tina@hiphopcongress.com explaining why you would like to start a chapter, give some background on your community and situation, and tell how a chapter would help you and your community. A simple 3 paragraph email is fine. Please put “New Hip Hop Congress Chapter” in the subject.

After reviewing your email we will contact you and go from there. Different chapters go through different processes depending if they are high school based, college based, or community based.

If you have questions please email Tiffany Suriah Harmon, at suriah@hiphopcongress.com

and put “New Hip Hop Congress Chapter” in the subject.