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Contents

1      Purpose

2      History

3      Campaign

4      See also

5      External links

Hip Hop

Educated Voices of Hip Hop is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization founded by the members of the House Of Power a  community based organization, In Brooklyn,  New York. Since it's inception, The Educated Voices has served over one-thousand youth in the Tristate area.

Purpose

1.    Enhance positive interactions among urban youth in the inner cities

2.    Increase youth and young adults understanding and expressions of positive aspects of urban culture, including but not limited to art, music, & poetry. There is a special emphasis on Hip Hop and the Spoken word.

3.    Prevent Delinquency and enable member’s to enter more fully and productively into the life of the community.

HISTORY

During the late 1980’s  House Of Power was widely known for its community work and socially conscious parties "Soul Powers" in Brooklyn, New York, which housed the talent of Notorious B.I.G, Keith “Keithy E” Elam of Gangstarr, Japanese Hip Hop group Buddha Brand  and a  list  of  notable talented artists, Battle DJ's & Community activists.

In 1990 members of The House Of Power created a political underground Hip Hop newsletter entitled Graff-X “The Educated Voices of Hip Hop”, the magazine published from 1990 until the last issue May 1996 “The Educated Voices” featuring Native American  artist Wayquay 1999. Publication Contributors included Recording Artist Steve “Strafe” Standard, Florida’s House Music DJ Manny C aka Mtraxx, Hip Hop DJ Pago (England) &  writer Humble G hailing from Hare, Zimbabwe, Delaware Writer  Musasia Shakur and  Japanese Hip Hop producer Dev large (HOP member) also supplied  his graphic design support forging a international Hip Hop network. The group Officially incorporated in 1993 as Non-Profit organization.

Under the banner of Educate Voices of Hip Hop the organization produced a number of forums in Brooklyn such as Rap and the Media, Brooklyn DJ Battles & Hip Hop themed basketball tournaments.

Founders:

CAMPAIGNS

Hip Hop Celebration “Tools for Change”

Jones & Flowers Mix Master Awards

Simba Kingdom rites of passage program

External Link: www.evhh.org