Urban Nation, Inc.'s is a 501-(C) (3) organization that supports at-risk youth and our mission is to provide opportunities for young people to share their gifts and talents through the performing arts, academics, and life skills. Specifically, their programs aim to support at-risk youth and special needs individuals with disabilities in the Washington, DC metropolitan region.
Focusing on the acronym H.I.P.-H.O.P. (Hope, Integrity, Power – Helping Our People), the choir’s mission is to channel the creative and artistic energies of a targeted group of youth into a dynamic, structured group that will foster excellence in all facets of their lives.
Students who range in ages 13 to 18 participate in the Urban Nation H.I.P.-H.O.P. Choir. They gain a better understanding and awareness of their heritage by performing a variety of musical styles, particularly spirituals, gospel, jazz, contemporary, inspirational, folk, musical theater and classical music.
In addition to performing, Urban Nation emphasizes education, academic excellence, community service, intercultural appreciation, discipline and HIV/AIDS awareness. Each participant is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and attend all educational and motivational workshops as well as seminars that will develop their talents, skills, self-esteem, confidence and personal character.
