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Posted: September 2nd, 2010 | Author: The Dish | Filed under: Activism, Arts, Culture, Identity | Tags: b-girl be, block party, hip hop, intermedia arts | No Comments »From the press release:
No longer just a sideshow and so much more than a freak show, women in hip hop are THE soothsayers, the vandals, the beat contortionists, the ringleaders and the masters of ceremonies…. at B-Girl Be, we are the main event! On Saturday, September 4, 2010, Intermedia Arts invites you to a new spin on our annual event, the B-Girl Be CARNIVAL-where beauty, passion, mystery, movement, culture and creativity collide in a wild celebration of hip-hop and the feminine divine.
Building on four years of success, Intermedia Arts is proud to present our fifth installment of B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip-Hop, the multimedia festival encompassing the four elements of hip-hop: MCing, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti. This beloved Minneapolis event brings women and girls together to make connections, build confidence, sharpen skills and gain access to the tools to create music, film, poetry, rap, aerosol art and dance.
Women in hip-hop have been marginalized, stereotyped, sexualized and pushed to the sidelines. But we refuse to stay there. We have persevered, knowing ourselves to be masterful artists, creators, and innovators. Our skill and imagination allows us to transform our perspectives, unleash our experiences and connect with our communities with intelligence, love, and inspiration.
The first of its kind worldwide, Intermedia Arts’ B-Girl Be festival influences and inspires leadership in changing the perceptions and roles of women in hip-hop for current and future generations.
The block party is from noon-10 on Saturday. There are spoken word and dance events Thursday through Saturday. Visit Intermedia Arts for the complete 2010 B-Girl Be schedule.
