Meet the Organizers

Hi my name is Adyanna and I’m a sophomore here at Trinity. I am the lead organizer for this year’s festival. I joined Temple because Hip-Hop has been an essential part of my life. From growing up and my mom banging Tupac and DJ Screw to middle school lunchroom freestyles, Hip-Hop found itself in every aspect of my life.

 

 

Hello! My name is Renita! I am an Educational Studies Major with a focus on Early Childhood and Prison Education Reform. In Temple, I am the Treasurer and Community Partner liaison. I joined Temple because I love Hip- Hop and my Temple family. Hip Hop Hooray!

 

 

 

Hey guys! My name is Neema Kimondo and I am a rising junior studying Psychology. For Temple of Hip Hop, I function as the social media chair. Outside of social media, I work alongside the talented Linda Luz (@aiir.is), our graffiti community partner, to ensure that everything graffiti/ art-related runs smoothly during the festival. I joined the Trinity Chapter of Temple of Hip Hop because I deeply resonate with the message of cultivating world peace through creativity. Along with this, the element of graffiti is something that stood out to me because of my own history with art.

Hey everyone! My name is Irene Fernandez and I am from Los Angeles, CA. I am currently a junior and a Human Rights and Film Studies major. In Temple, I function as the MAC Liaison. In addition to this role, I am also a part of the social media team with Neema and Evan. I joined Temple because of my interest in Hip-Hop and the rich history it has and because Temple of Hip-Hop does such a great job of showing the various elements of Hip Hop that reach all around the world.

 

Hi everyone, my name is Evan and I’m a film studies major. In Temple, I work with G-whiz and help out with the producer showcase. I joined because I really wanted to be a part of putting the annual festival together, and I really like the music and artists that perform.

 

 

Hey, my name is Ben Greenes and I am a sophmore interested in majoring in both music and psychology. For Temple of Hip Hop, I work alongside Evan and G-Whiz on the producer showcase. I joined Temple because I am a Hip-Hop head, make beats, and want to learn more about Hip-Hop culture. I also want to help find people to book for the festival.

 

Hey guys! My name is Tanzanikia Taylor. I am a self taught DJ from Chicago IL, and I am a prospective Sociology Major with an interdisciplinary minor in Urban Studies. I joined Temple because I wanted a place where I can let my creativity flow freely, and I wanted to be a part of the Hip Hop family. As a DJ, my music taste spreads across so many genres, but of course, I’m in love with the slow jams. Be on the lookout for some fire from Temple this year!

 

Hey guys! My name is Raymond G Alvarez- Adorno and I am a sophomore studying Anthropology. For Temple of Hip Hop, I work with Taris MGP Clemons (Poptart) to coordinate events for B-Boy and B-Girl showcase. I joined organization because breakdancing has always been a huge part of my life and Temple offered me the opportunity to immerse myself deeper in the art. In addition to this, this organization has become like a family to me.

 

Hey guys! My name is Mercy Unoh and I am a sophomore majoring in Public Policy and International Studies. In Temple of Hip Hop, I work with Jasmin Agosto to coordinate events for Youth 4 Change. I joined Temple of Hip Hop because I love the culture surrounding Hip Hop and the artistry it inspires.

 

 

My name is Hendrick and I’m a Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Sociology double major at Trinity College. Some of my other involvement on campus has been Eros, AASA, and the Underground Coffeehouse. I joined Temple because of how much music means to me. I understand myself as a very queer person and I’ve often used music and creating playlists as a way of reflecting myself. As a sophomore, I decided that it was time to dedicate more of my artistic life to Temple of Hip Hop.