About Vol 1: 2008

On February 16, 2008, the first MHHK, Vol. 1 took place at the O. Henry Learning Center in New York City. 2008 was inspired by focusing on the intersections of hip hop, reproductive justice, and HIV/AIDS in communities of color—since women are often the topic of focus with these issues. Over 500 people attended MHHK, Vol. 1. MHHK, Vol. 1 was sponsored by The Pro-Choice Public Education Project (PEP) and Advocates for Youth.

Lineup Vol 1: 2008

Lah Tere of Rebel Diaz (Emcee)
Patty Dukes (Emcee)
Attiyah (Songstress)
Zera Priestess (Songstress)
Ce-Ce (Visual Artist)
Free Flowin of Read Nex (Poet)
DJ Laylo (DJ)
DJ Chela (DJ)
DJ Soyo (DJ)
Barbara la Guerrera (Songstress)

Ne Ne Ali (Poet)

ABGirl (b-Girl)
L!L! (Poet)
Nusaiba a.k.a. L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Songstress)
Lynx Garcia from ExtravaGangsta Radio (Host)
Yaya of Domestic Apes (b-Girl)
Hilda (Poet)
Friduccia (Visual Artist)
FM Supreme (Emcee)
Jes Unique (Songstress)
United Steppaz (Dance)
Sistas on the Rise (Street Theater)

Organizations Involved

Location:
The O. Henry Learning Center School (333 W. 17th Street, NY, NY) was donated by the Hudson Guild.

Free confidential HIV testing provided by:
Youth Testing:
The Adolescent AIDS Program at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore—Montefiore Medical Center for youth ages 14-24.

Adult Testing:
GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis)

Organizations Tabling:
F.O.K.U.S. (Fighting Obstacles Knowing Ultimate Success)

Casa Atabex Ache

Mothers on the Move

Trabajadoras Por La Paz de Nueva York

Sistas on the Rise
Community Health Education Center–Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
Bronx Community Pride Center
The Pro-Choice Public Education Project
The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network
Advocates for Youth
The Coup Magazine
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health
JLove (author and activist)