Vision

In 2040, Hip-Hop will be over 65 years old and Words, Beats and Life will be approaching 40 years. We believe that by 2040, Hip-Hop will have evolved again from an aspirational culture and set of values, to an outcome-driven, design-centered cultural practice that lives in communities across the globe and ensures justice and equality for all who encounter it. We believe WBL will be an integral part of this evolution, as we continue our mission to serve youth and creatives and provide our communities with increased access to technology, wellness resources, and education through hip-hop culture over the next twenty years. WBL maintains a strong commitment to sustaining our reputation, and more importantly, fulfilling our goals of continuing to center marginalized voices, advance arts education, promote creative employment, and strengthen global connections.

Goals

1. 1.Our Arts Education programming exposes students to new knowledge, techniques, and methods, as well as provides opportunities to grow their knowledge and network.
2. 2.Our Creative Employment work focuses on engaging members of the larger creative community, to share their knowledge and experience as guest speakers, mentors, and potential employers.
3. 3.Since 2010, Words Beats and Life has been working to send artists abroad and bring artists from abroad to the US.