As American culture evolves, so must the system that educates and develops its youth. Since the 1970’s Hip Hop has sparked social, cultural, and political change beginning with urban communities and expanding into the mainstream. Now as an undeniable influence that shapes the voice and identity of new generations, researcher and educator Dr. Bettina Love (Univeristy of Gerogia) is
exploring how Hip Hop can not only transform the classroom and methods for educating youth, but also be a catalyst for social justice.'
Join us this Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 PM in Information Technologies Building (ITE), Room C-80 for an experience with Dr. Love featuring a live DJ and student performances. If you believe in the movement, be there to connect and support taking it to a new level.
This event is co-sponsored by the UConn Hip Hop Collective, the Neag School of Education, and Theta Delta Sigma Society, Inc.
"THE LEARNING PROCESS IS SOMETHING YOU CAN INCITE, LITERALLY INCITE, LIKE A RIOT"
For more information, contact: UConn Hip Hop Collective at jasmine.alexander-brookings@uconn.edu