women’s empowerment program

Women in Hip Hop

Empowerment Through Education & Expression

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Our Women in Hip-Hop program is a dynamic, interactive experience that explores the history, impact, and future of women in hip-hop culture. Through education, discussion, and artistic practice, we empower participants—especially young girls—to challenge sexism, celebrate female contributions, and take an active role in hip-hop’s evolving legacy.

Designed for schools and community organizations, this program provides a culturally responsive curriculum that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and creative expression while meeting educational standards in history, literacy, and the arts.Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.

Meet the Instructors


  • Co-Founder

    LiL MC is an Oakland-based emcee, educator, and advocate for women in hip-hop. With a passion for storytelling through rap, she has dedicated her career to breaking barriers in the male-dominated hip-hop industry. She brings years of experience in music production, songwriting, and live performance, creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment for students.

LiL MC is a billingual emcee, battle rap champion, producer, educator, and advocate for women in hip-hop. With a passion for community building, she has dedicated her career to breaking barriers in the male-dominated hip-hop industry. She brings years of experience in music production, songwriting, and live performance, creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment for students.

  • Co-Founder

    Amani Jade is a multi-talented artist, poet, and educator whose work centers on empowerment and cultural storytelling. With a deep understanding of hip-hop’s historical roots, she uses music and lyricism as tools for activism and personal expression. Her teaching style encourages students to find their voices, develop critical thinking skills, and embrace their creative power.

Amani Jade is a multi-talented artist, poet, and educator whose work centers on empowerment and cultural storytelling. With a deep understanding of hip-hop’s historical roots, she uses music and lyricism as tools for activism and personal expression. Her teaching style encourages students to find their voices, develop critical thinking skills, and embrace their creative power.

PROGAM OFFERINGS

  • School-Wide Assemblies

    🎤 A Powerful Experience for Your Entire School Community
    Our school-wide assemblies are high-energy, interactive experiences designed to educate and inspire. Through live performance, storytelling, and student participation, we explore the history of hip-hop, its cultural significance, and the contributions of women who have shaped the genre. These assemblies encourage students to think critically about representation, bias, and empowerment in music and media.

    ✔ Dynamic storytelling & history of hip-hop
    ✔ Live performances by professional artists
    ✔ Audience participation & Q&A sessions
    ✔ A deep dive into women’s role in hip-hop culture

    Available as a half-day or full-day experience

  • Week-long class takeovers

    🎭 Immersive Hip-Hop Education in Just One Week
    Our week-long class takeovers provide an in-depth exploration of hip-hop through a feminist lens. Over the course of five days, students will engage in discussions, hands-on creative projects, and interactive activities that empower them to express their own voices. Each day focuses on a different element of hip-hop—MCing, DJing, Breaking, Graffiti, and Knowledge—culminating in a final showcase where students share their creations.

    ✔ Daily deep dives into hip-hop’s artistic elements
    ✔ Hands-on experience with writing, performing & visual art
    ✔ Discussions on media literacy, bias & representation
    ✔ Final performance or showcase on the last day

  • semester long programs

    📚 A Comprehensive Course on Women in Hip-Hop
    For schools and organizations seeking a more extensive experience, our 6-12 week class packages offer a structured curriculum that takes students on a journey through the history, culture, and artistic elements of hip-hop. Through lessons, creative labs, and group projects, students will develop their skills in writing, performance, and critical thinking. The program culminates in a final showcase where students present their work.

    ✔ A flexible program designed for semester-long learning
    ✔ Engaging lessons on hip-hop history, media literacy & activism
    ✔ Hands-on creative labs in MCing, DJing, Graffiti & Breaking
    ✔ Final student-led showcase highlighting their growth

    Ideal for after-school programs, elective courses, or arts education partnerships.

  • Curriculum Developoment

    📝 Custom-Tailored Hip-Hop Curriculum for Your School
    We work with schools, educators, and community organizations to develop custom hip-hop-based curriculum that integrates history, media literacy, and creative expression into existing learning frameworks. Whether you’re looking to design a standalone course or incorporate hip-hop into your current curriculum, we create standards-aligned lesson plans that engage students in a meaningful and relevant way.

    ✔ Custom curriculum tailored to your school’s needs
    ✔ State standards-aligned lesson plans
    ✔ Focus on literacy, history, critical thinking & creative expression
    ✔ Professional development & training for educators

  • Performances

    🔥 Engaging, High-Energy Shows that Inspire
    Our performances showcase the power and artistry of hip-hop while educating audiences about the influence of women in the culture. Featuring live rap, DJing, and interactive crowd engagement, these performances blend entertainment with thought-provoking messages. Perfect for school events, conferences, and community gatherings, our shows highlight the voices of women in hip-hop and empower the next generation to take the stage.

    ✔ Live rap and spoken word performances
    ✔ DJ sets & beat-making demonstrations
    ✔ Audience participation & freestyle sessions
    ✔ Empowering messages on women in hip-hop

  • One Off Workshops

    🎤 From WOKE to WAP: Deconstructing Black women’s role in hip-hop history.
    📝 Lyricism & Poetry: Writing raps using literary tools and poetic devices.
    🎨 Graffiti & Visual Expression: Understanding the history and impact of hip-hop’s visual art.
    💃🏾 Breaking & Movement: Exploring the body as a tool for storytelling and empowerment.
    🎧 DJing & Sound Engineering: Introduction to the technical side of music production.

What Students Will Gain…

✔️ Historical Awareness: Understanding the roots of hip-hop and the impact of women pioneers.
✔️ Media Literacy: Recognizing bias, sexism, and stereotypes in hip-hop and society.
✔️ Creative Confidence: Developing skills in rap, performance, and visual art.
✔️ Collaboration & Leadership: Working in groups, sharing ideas, and presenting work.
✔️ Critical Thinking: Analyzing how hip-hop reflects and influences culture.

Hip-hop is more than music—it’s a cultural movement that has shaped generations. Our Women in Hip-Hop program helps students see themselves as part of this legacy, fostering confidence, self-expression, and a deeper appreciation for diversity, inclusion, and equity in the arts.

Why It Matters…

💡 Interested in bringing this program to your school or organization?

Contact us today to customize an experience that fits your needs!