Presented in collaboration with the Hip-Hop Education Center
The second annual Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium spotlights the achievements of the often-unsung heroines of Hip-Hop who set the standard and continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the culture. The symposium showcases the rich tapestry of talent from women trailblazers innovating in a male-dominated industry with a roster of presenters featuring artists, scholars, and creative professionals. Through powerful stories, cultural insights, and a collective commitment to honoring Hip-Hop’s past, present, and future, this intergenerational and transnational gathering is a vital celebration of the transformative impact of women at the vanguard of the global Hip-Hop movement.
This year's Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium takes place April 4–6. It kicks off with a special screening of You Can't Erase Me: Sparky D at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on April 4 at 4:00 pm, continues with this event, Trailblazers Talk, featuring the speakers and artists listed below, and concludes with a closing celebration at the Maysles Documentary Center on April 6 at 1:00 pm. Click here to revisit last year's symposium.