Our Connection to Universities
Words Beats and Life began at the University of Maryland, College Park, and because of the importance of transforming the educational experience of university students, WBL will always do workshops on college campuses. We also understand how often university students are not connected with communities that surround their campuses, so developing innovative community service projects is central to our work. Words Beats and Life is committed to developing the next generation and current generation of university students and leaders through our Journal, exhibitions and workshops.
Where We’ve Been
Since the year 2000 Words Beats and Life has been developing partnerships with universities up and down the east coast. Here’s a selected list:Colleges and Universities
University of Maryland
Penn State
Brandeis University
Howard University
Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk, Essex, Catonsville)
Hagerstown Community College
Montgomery College
Monmouth UniversityMiddle and High Schools
McLean School
Minnie Howard SchoolSpecial Events
Black LUV Festival
DC Hip-Hop Theatre Festival
CentroNía Community Festival
Toastin and Rapping |
Rocking |
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| This is a showcase of WBL and campus/community MCs. A WBL host and DJ services are both components of the event. Read More... |
This workshop is designed to give participants an experience with hip-hop dance. It includes an overview of hip-hop dance methods and an interactive learning component. Read More... |
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Writing |
Scratch |
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This event is an opportunity for novice and advanced graffiti writers to hear a historical overview of graffiti writing. This workshop also includes an opportunity for a “hands-on” experience with the art of graffiti writing.
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Ever wonder how DJs in your favorite clubs blend distinctly different songs and artists together into a new song? Learn how in the following workshops Read More... |
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| Aniekan Udofia | Bomani “D’mite”Armah | ||
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Striking the canvas with detailed texture and contour light years ahead of his time, illustrator Aniekan Udofia’s works ignite heavy dialogue and a broader appreciation for urban culture. Read More... |
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Bomani “D’mite” Armah has one of hip-hop’s most controversial videos of 2007 playing on BET, “Read a Book,” officially condemned by the Rainbow Push Coalition. |
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The Great Pop Culture Debate |
You Must Learn Transforming Classrooms Through Culture |
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| University Main | Toasting | Rocking | Writing | Scratch | Aniekan | Bomani | Scholars vs. Artist | You Must Learn | |||
