Hip Hop Congress

Hip Hop Congress supports S.A.V.O.Y in Oakland & the Bay Area

Hip Hop Congress is in full support of S.A.V.O.Y. (Stop All Violence On Youth). Through the Artists, Educational Entities, Community Centers, Grass Roots Organizations, Youth Programs, Music Industry Contacts, and Music Venues HHC is connected to, we are working collaboratively to address issues of violence, poverty, and injustice. HHC has implemented strong educational initiatives in Oakland, San Francisco, East Palo Alto, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Stockton, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Chicago, Milwaukee, Atlanta, St. Louis and many other cities Nationally/Internationally. HHC programs manifest in the form of Regional Community/College Chapters that organize Events, Workshops, Festivals, After School Programs, Mentorship Programs, Organizational Advocacy & Consultation Services, Youth Programs, etc!! HHC believes education and opportunities for growth are the key to combating issues that destroy our youth and communities in Inner cities. For the past 30 years Hip Hop Culture has been a major influence on the ears, hearts, and minds of the youth in Urban, Sub-Urban, & Rural Areas World Wide, therefore HHC uses Hip Hop and the Urban Arts as a vehicle to raise awareness and to inspire social change. We have supported S.A.V.O.Y during a recent Public Peace March in Oakland this past July (there have been 40 plus murders since) as well as the Speak Out at the CA State Capitol August 31, 2006. HHC National Board Member/ Actor/Emcee Rahman Jamaal made an appearance at SAVOY’s International Peace day Celebration to speak to students about getting involved and possibly starting HHC chapters at their Schools. HHC has also participated in Meetings with SAVOY at Oakland City Hall concerning the Social Issues in Oakland & and will be following up with Council Members and Other Local Organizations to create a plan of ACTION. On October 28^th 2006, HHC Artists KDoe, Bleev, and DLabrie performed and spoke at 2232 MLK for SAVOY’s Make a Difference Day “A Day of Healing” Event, which brought together many youth from Oakland. HHC will continue to support S.A.V.O.Y and other organizations that are dedicated to Education, Equality and Justice!!

“I believe the events SAVOY/HHC are doing, help the youth by hearing what we have to say and giving us education and opportunities that work toward ending violence. I would like to have Hip Hop Congress and SAVOY more involved in our schools and communities. It will make a big impact”

La’Coshia Lewis – Oakland Tech Student present @ SAVOY/HHC Make a Difference day Event

Thank you,
Darcel Labrie,

Hip Hop Congress
Northern California Regional Director
510-798-9610