BRAVE Communities Connection – Hip Hop Holiday Celebration!

Holidays & Hip Hop: Uniting Generations Through Rhythm and Rhyme

Let’s close 2023 on a positive and fun note together! Get ready to unwind, connect, and celebrate 50 years of hip-hop history. This event is an opportunity to have fun, build community and learn some new rhyming and breakdancing moves.  If you’re not artistically inclined, join the fun anyways, with plenty of fun activities and new neighbors to meet!

— Short Master Class on Hip Hop
— Interactive Rhyming Session
— Hip-Hop Dance Demo/Lessons
— Children’s Holiday DIY Crafts-Making
— Clothes/Gifts Swap*
— Raffles & Giveaways

Family-friendly and open to all – bring your friends and good vibes! Space is limited – Raffles & Giveaways! Refreshments Provided.  Free with RSVP!

*We will continue our 2023 BRAVE Young Leaders’ initiative to upcycle clothes and books with a clothes/books/gifts swap. Bring any (fresh) unused clothes, books, or gifts to become someone’s new treasures!  Save money in your wallet and the landfill!!

Bavu Blakes, a scholar emcee deliberately walking through the intersection of Hip Hop, education, and spirituality. As the founder of Hip Hop Grew Up, Bavu is a  trusted voice guiding U.S. leaders in translating ideas into action.

Romeo Navarro, an Austin native and event creator as Founder of BBoy City Pro. He once traveled the world establishing Bboy City’s sister competitions in seven countries. More recently, he remains close to home, devoting his time on the Menchaca Fire Department, Bboy City and Hope 4 Hip Hop.

Special shout out to Black Mamas Village for hosting our event at their new and fabulous The Village Place!  And, desserts baked by Pam’s Way Kitchen.  Thank you to our sponsors, Hogg Foundation and City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division.