THE LAST POETS
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Last Poets’ debut album, the Universal Hip Hop Museum hosted a virtual event featuring members of the Last Poets and special guests. In support of the event, I alongside the education center created an educational resource on the Last Poets for high school educators. With an introduction by Bill Adler, the resource guide gives a historical context around the Last Poets as well as the principles and values that set them apart and stamped their legacy in Hip Hop music. The eight lessons are a variety of discussions, projects and engaging assignments aligned to Common Core standards.
1960-1970 EXHIBIT
The Universal Hip Hop Museum’s first pop-up exhibit explored the social and political turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s in New York City through artifacts and memorabilia including artwork and replicas of images and iconic moments. The five-month long exhibit was open to the public in the Universal Hip Hop Museum site and also commemorated the black and brown power and contemporary art movements that influenced the formation of Hip Hop culture.
The education committee created a curriculum alongside the exhibit for educators and students to explore the time period further. The lesson plans co-exist with the artifacts and are organized so that educators can utilize lessons before, during and after a visit to the exhibit. The lessons are a blend of discussion, critical thinking and creation with varying themes evident during this time period.
CONTENT MANAGER
I developed the content marketing strategies for social media and digital initiatives for the Hip Hop education center. Part of that role was designing and implementing original content aligned to museum exhibitions to provide cohesive branding. I also create culturally relevant content and values-driven integrated marketing campaign that contribute to the growth and adoption of the brand. In my time in this role we were able to increase engagement on social channels by 20%.