Voices of the Elders and Modern Mythology with Mic Crenshaw + Quincy Davis of Rebel Wise

Voices of the Elders and Modern Mythology with Mic Crenshaw + Quincy Davis of Rebel Wise (3 weeks)

Meets via Zoom

11am-12:30pm | Tues/Thurs July 27, 29, August 3, 5, 10, 12

This workshop focuses on the teachings of Indigenous elders and Wisdomkeepers from Africa and Turtle-Island (First-Nation North America). Conversations and talking circles will explore themes of positive transformation through struggle with identity, addiction, violence, and finding a spiritual path rooted in creativity and ancient principles. Facilitators Mic Crenshaw and Quincy Davis will introduce students to Indigenous hip hop artists through music videos and insightful lyricism. They’ll also offer their guidance and expertise as students write and refine their own lyrical verse or spoken word pieces to be showcased on the final day of class.

Mic Crenshaw is an independent hip hop artist, respected MC, poet, educator, and activist. He is Lead U.S. Organizer for the Afrikan HipHop Caravan which uses cultural activism as a means to develop international solidarity related to human rights and justice. Mic is also co-founder of GlobalFam, a computer resource and job training center in Burundi, Central Africa.

Named Portland’s best Hip Hop artist in 2016, Mic has toured and collaborated with Dead Prez, Immortal Technique, Rakim and other legends. Since 2012, he has traveled to Cuba, Russia, Germany, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya and other countries where he facilitates hip hop cultural exchange opportunities for youth. Mic is currently a Teaching Artist in Residence at multiple schools and a co-producer of the It Did Happen Here podcast and the Rose City Rising City Wide Youth Hip Hop Compilation.

Quincy Davis has made an impact as a gifted and dedicated lyricist, recording artist and music producer based in Portland, USA with his unique brand of mystic urban soul music. He has been involved in youth education work since 2011, visiting high schools, treatment centers and lock down facilities as a speaker, workshop leader and part-time teacher. Quincy founded the sovereign media channel 7Vision in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, intended to serve our community by weaving modern music videos with elder teachings and engaging curriculum for a dynamic virtual education experience. Quincy intends to inspire the next generation of visionaries as we stand at the threshold of global transformation.

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