HIP HOP YOUTH RESEARCH & ACTIVISM CONFERENCE
The 2023 HHYRA Conference on May 19th at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.Â
Introducing HHYRA Awards
Youth Activist Award
Up to 21 years old
Outstanding work in community-building and community-engagement
Evidence of commitment to Hip Hop Culture and/or Activism
Self Nominations Accepted
Submit Nomination Form Here by May 3rd 2023
Social Justice Mentor Award
Mentors (i.e. Teachers, Administrators, Community Leaders, Support Staff, etc.)
Evidence of exemplary support of youth development, especially in arts, leadership, Hip Hop, and/or activism
2 Letters of support from students/youth/mentees
Self Nominations Not Accepted
Submit Nomination Form Here by May 3rd 2023
HHYRA Fellows Alumni Award
Former HHYRA Leaders who completed their fellowship in 2021 or 2022
Evidence of commitment to Hip Hop culture and/or Social Justice activism since completing fellowship
Submit CV/Resume and 250 word statement
Self Nominations Accepted
Email hhyraconference@gmail.com with application materials
All awardees will be honored in person at the May 19th Hip Hop Youth Research and Activism Conference