Storytelling | Teaching | Workshops
to Self-Care [Workshops, Since
2018]
Using the power of hip-hop, spoken word, and culture to examine mental health and trauma experiences.
Since 2018, I have hosted this workshop (and all of its variations) with a breadth of community groups and organizations, as well as for events and through my organizing with Portland Through a Latinx Lens e.g. with MENTE Summit, PNCA’s Sloth Skill Swap, Portland Public School’s International Youth Leadership Conference, and the Winter Poetry Festival.
The workshop covers:
My history and growth as a hip-hop artist, and how writing, performing, and making music allowed me to process many of my life events, traumas, and other negative experiences.
The concept of a top five list and delving into why we have favorite artists.
The showcase of a spoken word poem and/or song, including a breakdown of its structure, use of literary devices, and flow.
A collaborative activity where the entire group creates a song together.