🌍 The Power of Hip-Hop—Revolutionizing Planetary Health and Well-Being 🌍

We are honored to be invited to present this groundbreaking abstract at the IUHPE 2025 World Conference in just 51 days! May 13-16, join us in exploring how hip-hop culture can drive health promotion and address global health challenges like climate change, pandemics, and social equity.

Interested in supporting this transformative initiative? Become a sponsor today and help us bring this important conversation to the global stage.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.healthhopehiphop.org or reach out to Angela at [email protected].

#HipHopHealth #PlanetaryHealth #HealthPromotion #SocialEquity #SponsorTheChange #IUHPE2025

🎵 HEALTH MEETS HIP-HOP ON THE WORLD STAGE! 🎵

We`re thrilled to announce that our Health, Hope, & Hip-Hop Foundation has been invited to the 25th International Union for Health Promotion and Education conference in Abu Dhabi!

Oya Gilbert will be representing us, sharing how we`re transforming health education for Black and Brown communities through the power of hip-hop. From chronic disease education to mental health awareness, we`re making healthcare accessible, relatable, and actionable.

Additionally, we`re proud to share that our foundation`s abstract on using hip-hop to teach health literacy was accepted for presentation at the IUHPE conference! Angela Valentine, our Chief Impact & Advocacy Officer, co-authored this groundbreaking work.

Our mission continues with your support! Donate today to help us expand our reach and impact. Keep an eye out for a special opportunity to support our IUHPE workshop coming soon!

💪🏽 Together, we`re proving that music isn`t just entertainment—it`s a powerful tool for health equity worldwide.

Visit the link in bio to learn more and donate!

#HealthHopeHipHop #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #HipHopHeals #PublicHealth #IUHPE #purposepragency

The Hip Hope Ball: A Celebration to Ignite Change was an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, powerful hip-hop performances, and meaningful conversations. 🎤 We were honored to hear from Dr. Joseph Mikhael and Dr. Robert Winn, whose speeches moved everyone in the room.

Philadelphia Freeway join the stage sharing his heartfelt kidney diease journey and family tragedies, then gave us BARS! Earrrrrrly

We also celebrated the incredible work of Shea Robinson breast cancer survivor and founder of Posture of a Pearl

The evening closed with an electrifying performance from Slick Rick

A special thank you to our sponsors, especially @pfizerinc, our top sponsor, as well as @sanofi, @dartfirststateofficial, @aveloair, @sonestahotels, @cabernetcandles and the @imfmyeloma for making this event possible.

We need your support to continue our work in raising awareness and advocating for communities who need it most. Please consider donating to help us drive change and improve health equity.

#HipHopeBall25 #HealthAdvocacy #HealthEquity #HealthHopeHipHop #purposepragency

What an incredible night at the Hip Hope Ball in Wilmington, DE! 🎤✨

We united hip-hop icons, community, government and healthcare giants, all driven by a shared mission: to harness the power of hip-hop culture to elevate health literacy and advocate for underrepresented communities.💪🏾❤️

Stay tuned for the full recap dropping on 03.06.2025!

Together, we’re not just making music; we’re making a movement. 🎶✊🏾

#HipHopeBall25 #HealthLiteracy #UnityInCommunity

We are thrilled to announce that DeSean Jackson, head coach of Delaware State University`s football team, will be joining us at the inaugural Hip Hope Ball on Friday, February 28, 2025, at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware.

Coach Jackson`s commitment to excellence and community aligns perfectly with our mission to address healthcare disparities through the transformative power of hip-hop. His presence underscores the importance of unity and action in fostering positive change. We extend a warm welcome to Coach Jackson and look forward to his impactful contribution to this special evening.

Join us✊🏾

Tickets are still available here:
www.healthhopehiphop.org

Let’s come together to dance, celebrate, and advocate for a cause that touches our hearts and lives. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🙌🏾❤️

#HipHopeBallWilmingtonDE #HealthAdvocacy #Community #MultipleMyeloma #HipHopForHealth

Yo Wilmington, are you ready to party like your life depends on it?!?

Mark your calendars for Friday, February 28, 2025 and join us at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware, where local leaders, healthcare advocates, hip-hop icons, and YOU — will join in a mission to eliminate the health disparities that are plaguing communities like Wilmington.

The Hip Hope Ball will merge art, activism, and straight-up celebration, including powerful personal stories, a gourmet dining experience, a and a live celebrity hip-hop performance—topped off with dancing, and a late-night snack that’ll keep you rocking till midnight.

Don`t miss out on this magical night.

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#thequeen #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #hiphope #multiplemyeloma #bloodcancer #cancersurvivor #healthliteracy #lowhealthliteracy #healthcaredisparities #africanamerican #blackamerican #underservedcommunities #healthhopehiphop #hiphope #hiphopehooray #IMF #InternationalMyelomaFoundation #hiphop #hiphopmusic #hiphopculture #grandg #cancersupportgroup #hope #myelomaawareness #patientadvocacy

Happy Valentine`s day to all our homies.

We are feeling the love as we come down the home stretch to the inaugural HIP HOPE BALL in Wilmington! Between the VIP guests from Wilmington, and some VERY special musical guests, this Ball is gonna be off the charts!

If you`re going to be anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, don`t miss this extraordinary fundraiser, and see what empowering health literacy can look like.

TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

#hiphopeballwilmingtonde

Happy Valentine`s day to all our peoples. We are feeling the love as we come down the home stretch to the inaugural HIP HOPE BALL in Wilmington!

Between the VIP guests from Wilmington, and some VERY special musical guests, this Ball is gonna be off the charts!

If you`re going to be anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, don`t miss this extraordinary fundraiser, and see what empowering health literacy can look like.

TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

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Pinch me! We are just three weeks away from our inaugural Hip Hope Ball, and I can hardly contain my excitement! 🎉

Reflecting on this journey fills me with gratitude. What started as a vision God shared with me has blossomed into something truly special. Living with multiple myeloma has profoundly changed the way I view life. It ignited a fire within me to spend the rest of my days doing what I’m passionate about—advocating for health awareness and celebrating the art of hip-hop.

I remember asking God, “Which path should I choose? I can’t pursue both with the same passion.” But in His wisdom, He revealed that I could indeed do both. It’s a beautiful reminder of how divine inspiration can manifest in our lives, and I’m thrilled to see His vision come to life.

The Hip Hope Ball is not just an event; it’s a fellowship of resilience, community, and the power of music to uplift and inspire. We’re thrilled to announce a huge hip-hop icon legend, along with incredible local artists as our special guest! With our amazing VIP guests from Wilmington, supportive Pharma partners, and such talented performers, this is gonna be one for ages!

If you’re anywhere near Wilmington, Delaware on February 28th, you won’t want to miss this extraordinary fellowship. Join us and witness what empowering health literacy can look like—it’s going to be off the charts!

Tickets are still available here:
https://lnkd.in/e9jwJCWx

Let’s come together to dance, celebrate, and advocate for a cause that touches our hearts and lives. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🙌🏾❤️

#HipHopeBallWilmingtonDE #HealthAdvocacy #Community #MultipleMyeloma #HipHopForHealth

We are incredibly proud to share this poignant piece from The Patient Story that beautifully captures the essence of Oya Gilbert’s resilience and hope!

This piece not only highlights the challenges faced but also showcases the unwavering spirit of those who choose to continue to fight and live out their dreams with grace and determination.

Each story serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles and that sharing our experiences can inspire and uplift others. I pray this 7 minute-ish snapshot of my life will be impactful on motivating you to sharing your journey!

We couldn’t shed light on these important journeys and all the strength that lies within us if not for Pfizer’s support. ✊🏾

Full espisode:
https://thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/multiple-myeloma/oya-g/

#PatientStory #Resilience #Inspiration #HealthJourney #OyaGilbert #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #StrengthInStories

Black History is all year long, we just celebrate a little louder in February!✊🏾🫶🏾

#hiphopeballwilmingtonde #blacklivesmatter

📢 Exciting News from the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation! 🎥🎶

We’re thrilled to announce the filming of our first-of-its-kind hip-hop advocacy video! This groundbreaking project uses the power of hip-hop to shine a light on an issue that matters deeply to us all: making treatment affordable for patients. 💊✨

This powerful track, created to inspire change and spread awareness, has been brought to life thanks to the incredible support of Pfizer, our official sponsor. Their commitment to health equity and patient advocacy fuels our mission and has made this project possible.

Our founder, Oya Gilbert, expressed how seamlessly our relationship with Pfizer has evolved in such a short time:
“It’s rare to find partners who understand the vision, and Pfizer has been nothing short of amazing. Shout out to my peeps Patti Jewell for seeing the bigger picture and making it happen!” 🙌🏾

🎧 Mark your calendars: The official debut of this powerful advocacy video drops in April 2025.

This isn’t just a song—it’s a movement. A call to action for those who want to move the needle and keep applying pressure to ensure treatment is accessible to everyone who needs it. We need YOU to join the cause, amplify the message, and spark real change.

🌟 What can you do right now?

⚫ Spread the word: Share this post, tell your friends, and build the momentum.

⚫ Take action: Advocate for affordable healthcare in your community and beyond.

⚫ Get involved: Stay connected with us for updates and ways to support the movement.

Together, let’s use the universal language of music to spark change and inspire a healthier future for all. The time is now to stand up, speak out, and take action. 💪🏿🎤

Check out this behind the scene footage! 🔥

#HealthHopeHipHop #MakingTreatmentAffordable #ApplyPressure #AdvocacyThroughMusic #Pfizer #HipHopForChange #MovementForChange

Exciting times!!! Shooting the video to our Health Advocacy Hip-Hop song, first of its kind. Just something for you to nibble on!

This joint is sponsored by @pfizerinc

#healthadvocacymusic #hiphopeballwilmingtonde

I got a chance to chop it up with 1/2 of @allhiphopcom my pplz @grouchygreg.

We had a 3hr bread 🍞 breaking session filled with nothing but jewels!

Mad 👊🏾 dap to @chuckcreekmur & you for teaming up with the foundation. Helping spread health awareness is huge and y’all are veterans at spreading the word!

#hiphopeballwilmingtonde #yallaintready #hiphopehooray

I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to speak at this year’s Global Health Equity Forum alongside such passionate and dedicated leaders at @bristolmyerssquibb. Health equity is a personal passion of mine, and I was honored to discuss the work we are doing to improve healthcare access, with a focus on breaking down the barriers that prevent so many from accessing clinical trials, quality care, and the medicines they need.

Before taking the stage with moderator Andrew Whitehead, I was humbled by the standing ovation from the #BMS employees.🥲☺️ Their support was incredibly moving and set the tone for an inspiring event. Afterward, I had a candid and insightful conversation with CEO Chris Boerner, where we discussed #healthhopehiphop and the challenges we face as advocates for health equity. Gentlemen your openness and commitment to driving real change means the world to me.

BMS’s commitment to systemic change, beyond financial support, is vital for creating long-term solutions that will leave a lasting, positive impact on healthcare systems. Let’s continue to collaborate and push for meaningful change to ensure a healthier future for all.

#HealthEquity #Advocacy #BMS #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #HealthcareInnovation #PatientVoices

We are thrilled to announce that Young Guru, renowned audio engineer and longtime collaborator with Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has joined the Health, Hope, 𝄞 Hip-Hop Foundation as our Music Development Advisor.

With over two decades of experience in the music industry, Young Guru has engineered and mixed numerous chart-topping albums, earning acclaim for his technical expertise and innovative approach to sound.

His passion for community empowerment and youth mentorship aligns perfectly with our mission to leverage the transformative power of music to promote health and hope.

We are excited to welcome Young Guru to our team and look forward to the invaluable insights and inspiration he will bring to our initiatives. We’re going hard in 2025 building!!

SPREAD THE WORD…Follow us, repost and/or share!!!

#HealthHopeHipHop #hiphopeballwilmingtonde #yallaintready #MusicDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #YoungGuru #MusicIndustry #Mentorship

🎉 The Hip Hope Ball: A Celebration to Ignite Change is an event you must be at! 🎉

Join us on February 28, 2025, at The Queen in Wilmington, DE, for a groundbreaking evening that brings together government, healthcare, pharma, community, and hip-hop to raise awareness about health literacy and advocate for underrepresented communities. 💪🏾

This first-of-its-kind event will kick off with VIP fellowship, open bar and a gourmet dinner, followed by a powerful Foundation Program. The night will feature a live performance and close with an old school hip-hop party that’ll have you dancing until midnight! 🕺🏾💃🏾

The Hip Hope Ball is the prelude to The Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Block Party in May 2025—an event designed to continue the movement for health equity.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience that blends culture, advocacy, and celebration. Get your tickets now and be part of this game-changing event!

#HipHopeBall #IgniteChange #HealthEquity #HipHopForHealth #HealthHopeHipHop #BlockPartyComingSoon #Advocacy #UnderrepresentedCommunities #WilmingtonDE #HipHopCulture #HealthLiteracy

🌐 Learn more: healthhopehiphop.org/hip-hope-ball-wilmington

When you get to team up with talented artist who get it… It makes being creative easy!

VBS - Love watching you guys put in that work!!! @mge_mizzy you bodied this one🔥 We Coming!

#yallnotready #healthhopehiphop #hiphopeballwilmingtonde

When two DE hip-hop legends chop it up and decide it’s time to build! Outcome 🔥

Get ready world!

#delawarehiphop #gamechangers #yallaintready #godovercancer

This ain’t your average fundraiser!

We’re tapping into the power of hip-hop music and culture to uplift Black and Brown communities, and ensure they get the quality healthcare they deserve.

Don`t miss the fun.

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