Our work · Culture
The culture raised us. Now we raise it.
Hip hop has always told the truth about hard places. Through music, film and media we are pushing it to tell a truer story about who young people can become.
Why it matters
Young people live the stories they hear.
We love this culture. It is ours. But a lot of what gets rewarded tells young people that violence is identity, that prison is a rite of passage and that a short life is a glorious one.
Changing culture is slower than changing a law. It also lasts longer.
Programs
What we run.
Hip hop culture change
Artists, producers and young people making work that is honest about the struggle and serious about the way out.
Events, artist partnerships and workshops that put a better story where young people are actually looking.
Films
Documentaries we help make with production partners and the people living them.
Hip Hop Hope, Normalized and The Ritual of Manhood, made with our production partners, each with screenings and a guided conversation. See the slate.
Media and the Daily Brief
Every morning, the stories shaping culture, community and justice, credited to the outlets that broke them.
Read through the Gospel, with a way to act. Read the Brief.
Films
Stories from our cities.
A docuseries and documentaries we help make with production partners and the families we serve.
Hip Hop Hope
Directed by Bobby Trey Herring and Ronnie Lillard
Docuseries · Miami · Chicago · Houston
The word we stand on
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:2
Your move
Ways to help.
Start with whichever fits.
- Bring your giftArtists, producers and filmmakers: connect with us about creative work with young people.
- Host a screeningShow one of these films at your school, church or venue. Book a screening.
- Share the workSend the Daily Brief to someone who needs it. Read it.
- Give monthlyFund films, events and artist programs. Join the Revolutionaries.