Graphic design by Maria “TOOFLY” Castillo

Presented in collaboration with the Hip-Hop Education Center

The second annual Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium spotlights the achievements of the often-unsung heroines of Hip-Hop who set the standard and continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the culture. The conference showcases the rich tapestry of talent from women trailblazers innovating in a male-dominated industry with a roster of presenters featuring artists, scholars, and creative professionals, including Dutch b-girl organizer and performer Aruna Vermeulen; interdisciplinary artist and author Lynnée Denise; poet and Assistant Professor of Hip-Hop at UC Santa Cruz, Akua Naru; archivist, researcher, and storyteller India Mallard; and Colombian-American social entrepreneur Martha Diaz; and the first female battle rapper on wax, Sparky D. Through powerful stories, cultural insights, and a collective commitment to honoring Hip-Hop’s past, present, and future, this intergenerational and transnational gathering is a vital celebration of the transformative impact of women at the vanguard of the global Hip-Hop movement!

Featured Speakers & Artists

Hip-Hop Pioneer
Sparky D
Interdisciplinary Artist and Author
Lynnée Denise
Colombian-American Social Entrepreneur
Martha Diaz
Archivist, Researcher, and Storyteller
India Mallard
Poet and Assistant Professor of Hip-Hop
Akua Naru
Dutch B-Girl Organizer and Performer
Aruna Vermeulen
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David Rubenstein Atrium
1887 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

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