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The Hip Hop Transformation (THHT) is a year-round program, offered by the Cambridge Community Center that teaches teens the history of hip-hop culture, the role it plays in their lives and in society as a whole, and equips teens with the skill set to produce write, record, perform, and distribute their own authentic hip hop music. Our program culture is one that revolves around authenticity, creativity, and connection to one another. Within this culture youth are held accountable not just by the adults working with them, but also by their peers who are collaborating with them to create the best final product possible for the community. The accountability, collaboration, and leadership skills that the youth receive mirror many of the 21st Century Skills that young people need to prepare themselves for a career.
Our students are artists, but they are also activists. We call our performances outreach events for authentic hip hop. We make sure our music is appropriate for all ages, so young children can listen to what authentic hip hop should sound like without their parents worrying about the messages they may be receiving through the music. We do not call our program a "positive" hip hop program - we prefer the word "authentic". Life isn't always positive and THHT gives young people a chance to use their authentic voice to express whatever it is they are feeling - positive or not - and be heard. |