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4th Annual Hip Hop Cultural Summit: Art As Activism

Graffiti takes center stage at the 4th Annual Hip Hop Cultural Summit: Art as Activism, presented in partnership with AllHipHop and Guerrilla Republik in conjunction with Stop the Violence Coalition, Inc. This free, all-ages event brings together artists, Hip Hop legends, performers, and community leaders to celebrate Hip Hop’s five elements and explore its deep connections to creative expression, activism, and social change.

This year we’re highlighting Hip Hop as both a cultural force and a tool for activism. DelArt welcomes Hip Hop legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D, along with Darryl “Cornbread” McCray, the Philadelphia native widely recognized as a pioneer of modern graffiti. Experience dance performances, live DJ sets, an MC Battle, panel discussions, book signings, vendors, community conversations, and more throughout the Museum.

Kick off the day with Live! Music Brunch, hosted by Roxy Romeo and featuring a special presentation by Ladies of Hip Hop. Explore graffiti’s history and impact through the Summit’s companion exhibition, Walls of Resistance: Art as Activism, featuring the artwork of Cornbread alongside 17 graffiti artists.

Presented in partnership with Stop the Violence Coalition’s Peace Week Delaware, the Summit will also host the culminating Superheroes for Peace award ceremony, celebrating individuals making a positive impact in their communities.

More information and announcement of the fireside chat special guest coming soon!

RUN OF SHOW

10:00 AM

• Doors Open
• Opening Remarks: The role of art as activism in Hip Hop culture and what to expect throughout the day.

Throughout the Day

• DJs sets by DJ SoulBuck and DJ Supreme hosted by T.H.E.
• Walls of Resistance: Art as Activism Exhibition (Location: Jefferson Lobby)
• Food vendors including La Traila de Lulu, Chelsea On Wheels, and Kaffeina cafe
• Hip Hop-inspired vendors

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

• Drumline Performance organized by Stop the Violence, Inc. (Location: Fusco Hall)

10:20 AM – 10:30 AM

• Land Dedication led by Brother Iz Balleto (Location: Fusco Hall)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Live! Music Brunch Hosted by Roxy Romeo with Ladies of Hip Hop (registration required to guarantee seating) (Location: Fusco Hall)

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

• DJ Supreme: The Art of Turntablist (Location: Fusco Hall)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

• Ceremony honoring Superheroes for Peace: Presented by Stop the Violence Coalition, Inc, The Academy for Peace, People to People, Moms Demand Action and Peace Week (Location: Auditorium)

2:00 PM – 2:40 PM

• Panel discussion with book signing: Art As Activism – A Conversation with Darryl “Cornbread” McCray
• Moderator: James Top
• A book signing in the Market at DelArt, immediately following the panel. (Location: Auditorium and Market at DelArt)

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

• Culture Restoration Project MC Battle hosted by Champtown with beats provided by Hezekiah (Location: Auditorium)

3:50 PM – 4:40 PM

• Fireside Chat with AllHipHop Co-Founder Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and featured special guest Chuck D (Location: Auditorium)

5:00 PM

• Closing Remarks

Photography by HB Interceptor.

Organizers & Sponsors

This event is sponsored by the Center for Interventional Pain & Spine, the Arsht-Cannon Fund, TD Charitable Foundation, AEG International, AllHipHop.com, Guerrilla Republik, Peace Week, Stop the Violence Coalition, Inc., and Wilmington City Council. This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.