About
Hip Hop seeks to deconstruct and challenge long-standing misunderstandings surrounding Black, Indigenous and other Racialized people, to investigate systems of oppression and to give power and pride to those engaged in its community.
Focus
Collaboration
Working with our campus partners and community hip-hop practitioners, our programs support values of representation, collaboration and social justice as we explore the key principles of hip hop and its importance in our everyday culture on all three campuses.
Variety
Through a combination of drop-in programs, workshops, informal discussion groups, performances and other multidisciplinary initiatives, hip hop continues to rewrite its own narrative and defy singular definition.
Unique expression
This is more than just rap. It’s a unique expression of culture steeped in self-knowledge, community building and personal empowerment, social activism and identity politics experienced through a matrix of music, dance, visual art, language, fashion.
- Zoe Dille
Manager, Dialogue & Expression
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- Marco Adamovic (On leave)
Program Coordinator
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Seasons
Hip-Hop Education Year 5
Hart House Hip Hop Education Celebrates Year 5! In celebration of Hip Hop's 50th…
Hip Hop Education Year 4
Entering its fourth year, Hart House Hip Hop Education continues to examine the growth,…
Hip Hop Education Year 3
Now in its third year of activation, Hart House Hip Hop Education continues to examine the…
Hip Hop Education Year 2
Now in its second year of activation Hart House Hip Hop Education continues its journey…
Hip Hop Education Year 1
Hip Hop education matters because it represents a powerful way to feel connect- ed to…
Testimonials
Hip-hop has shaped my relationship with the world and naturally, it has also shaped FYOU. Having worked with young humans in custody for the last several years, we see the influence hip-hop has with capturing moments and feelings that otherwise words wouldn't do justice. We are so proud of this partnership and exhibition.
Upcoming Events
Our Team
Zoe Dille
Manager, Dialogue & Expression
Marco Adamovic (On leave)
Program Coordinator
Nadia Thompson (On leave)
Program Associate, Dialogue and Expression
Francesca D'Amico-Cuthbert
Program Associate
Videos
Humanz of Hip Hop
A specially curated Human Library that brings to light the relationship between Hip Hop and the world in which we live.
Hip Hop & Wellness From Home Series / Haviah Mighty
Haviah Mighty talks all things wellness in this IGTV video.
Hip Hop & Wellness From Home Series / Marcus Singleton
Markus Singleton talks about rediscovering his love of being at home and finding creative ways to connect with others.
Blog
The Ever-Evolving Alphabet
Artist Nyle Johnston created an original mural for Hart House Hip Hop Education.
U of T hip-hop conference highlights virtual storytelling, activism
Hip-hop culture has much to add to the racial justice conversation taking place in the streets and on basketball courts.
Hip Hop Education Impact Report
A comprehensive overview of the Hart House Hip Hop Education series.
RadioRue
Let's talk about God, life, Pan-Africanism, books, culture and everything in between.
Partners
