T.L.M.P.
The Lewis Prize for Music Award
Formed by Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year, NyRee Clayton-Taylor, and former producer, Antonio Taylor, HHN2L’s mission is to use the (k)Nown (k)Nowledge (N2) of Black youth to educate and positively influence change through self-awareness and self-expression. Their mission provides a safe space for African-American students and young adults (ages 8 to 18) to develop creative and musical talents, cultivate experience in music and performing arts, and pave the path for greater creative opportunities in their lives. HHN2L does this through a series of programs utilizing hip-hop based education (HHBE) that educate students and their peers in advocacy work that changes systems for themselves and our most vulnerable populations. HHN2L students have used their voices to advocate for justice for Breonna Taylor and used their song, Crown, to pass the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair) Act Ordinance in Louisville.
Check out our interview on The Tamron Hall Show!
THE LEWIS PRIZE FOR MUSIC COLLABORATED WITH THE TAMRON HALL SHOW FOR OUR NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR AWARDS.
Louisville Orchestra Announcement!
Louisville, KY – Graham Parker, Today, Hip-Hop N2 Learning (HHN2L) along with
the Louisville Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams, announced the
expansion of the organization’s partnership thanks to the $500,000 Accelerator
Award HHN2L received in December from The Lewis Prize for Music. This expansion
will include summer and spring break programs for 30 to 40 youth in 5th-12th grade
through the LO’s Rap School happening June 5 – June 9, 2023 from 9am to 3pm.
There is no charge to participate in these programs.
Performing at Harvard University
Louisville, KY – Graham Parker, Today, Hip-Hop N2 Learning (HHN2L) along with
the Louisville Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams, announced the
expansion of the organization’s partnership thanks to the $500,000 Accelerator
Award HHN2L received in December from The Lewis Prize for Music. This expansion
will include summer and spring break programs for 30 to 40 youth in 5th-12th grade
through the LO’s Rap School happening June 5 – June 9, 2023 from 9am to 3pm.
There is no charge to participate in these programs.
