Health, Hope & Hip-Hop

10/15/2025

10/11/2025

Health • Hope • Hip-Hop — Block Party Recap ❤️🎤

What an unforgettable day at the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Block Party in Wilmington!
From inspiring live performances to free health screenings, youth showcases, and powerful community connections — the spirit of unity and wellness was alive in every moment.

🎥 This is the recap video — relive the joy, purpose, and power of what happens when music meets mission.

This wasn’t just an event — it was a movement for health equity, empowerment, and hope.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate and support this mission. 🌟

Because impact sounds better…when we make it together!

Mad love to our Emcee - India Williams (Sage)

Thank you to our board members and planning committee!

Sponsors:
Pfizer - Top
Blood Cancer United
DART First State
ChristianaCare

10/07/2025

⚓️ Dock to the Block Welcome Cruise = Vibes.
Sunset skies, the Christiana River breeze, and the energy was unmatched as we kicked off the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Block Party Weekend aboard the Kalmar Nyckel.

From sponsor shoutouts to the karaoke battle that turned into a full-on variety show — this was a night of joy, unity, and celebration.

Thank you to every sponsor, supporter, and the amazing crew of the Kalmar Nyckel for helping us sail into this weekend with style, laughter, and purpose. 🌅💛

Sponsors:
Pfizer
DART First State
Kite Pharmaceutical

10/04/2025

Dres of Black Sheep will be in the building. Thank you fam!!!

09/22/2025

I feel incredibly privileged to have been part of the International Myeloma Foundation inaugural Fly-In at Capitol Hill last week. The three days were truly inspiring, spent alongside some old friends and new voices united in advocating for critical initiatives—from advancing telehealth access to ensuring continued coverage of oral medications. This collective effort to engage our state representatives reinforces how powerful our voices are in shaping healthcare policy.

This video captures a vital message: though multiple myeloma is living with us, it does not define our passion, purpose, or personalities.

09/08/2025

08/26/2025

Honor to be part of this!

08/10/2025

🎧 We need to talk, and it's time for some real conversations. ✊🏽

We’re thrilled to announce on August 15th we’re launching our new season of

🔥 Hip. Hope. Hooray! Men Talkin’ Health 🔥

This podcast is more than just a show; it’s a movement that comes from my journey as a cancer survivor. We’re bringing together the voices of men from underrepresented communities to tackle real issues like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and mental health.

Join us for conversations with doctors, artists, and everyday individuals, sharing stories that heal. Let’s stop suffering in silence—our lives matter, our health matters!

💪🏾 Make sure to follow us at https://hiphopehooray.podbean.com ↗ and on all major platforms.

We want to hear from you—share your thoughts in the comments!

07/21/2025

At The International Myeloma Foundation 2025 Support Group Leader Summit, they let me sneak behind the scenes as they prepared to do a Facebook Live…WELP!

Here’s what I captured!

Facebook Live Event Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15u5yJv6a1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

07/15/2025

📣 Major Thanks to Pfizer! 🙌🏽

We’re beyond grateful to Pfizer for stepping up as our Top Sponsor for the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation Block Party and our exclusive “From the Dock to the Block: On Deck & On Point” Cruise Gala aboard the historic Kalmar Nyckel. ⚓️

Your commitment to health equity and community transformation is helping us make a real impact—from the decks of a 17th-century ship to the heart of Wilmington’s Riverfront.

Together, we’re setting sail for change, combining culture, history, and purpose to ignite a weekend of celebration, awareness, and action. Thank you for believing in the power of hip-hop and health to move our communities forward. 💛🖤

Let’s keep making waves. 🌊


📩 info@healthhopehiphop.org

07/15/2025

Every Rare Voice Matters.

I had the privilege of speaking during a congressional hearing in Washington, DC—sharing my journey of living with multiple myeloma and representing the voices of so many living with rare diseases.

Our stories reflect strength, setbacks, and the ongoing fight for awareness, equity, and access in healthcare. My story is just one among many powerful narratives featured in the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition’s patient story series.

I invite you to watch and listen. Together, we can rise for rare.

📽️ Watch all the RDDC Patient Stories here: https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/rddc-patient-stories

07/14/2025

🚨 Big news! 🚨

We’re beyond excited to welcome Dart First State as one of the official sponsors of our Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation Block Party! 🎉🚌

📍 Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
🗓️ October 4
🕐 1PM – 6PM

And there’s more—DART is also providing a set amount of FREE bus tickets to help our community get to the Block Party with ease. 💳🚌
We’ll be announcing how to access them soon—so stay tuned!

Thank you, DART, for putting community first and helping us bring health, hope, and hip-hop to the heart of Wilmington. 💜