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The goal of University of Colorado at Denver Hip Hop Congress is to create a viable forum for people to learn, express themselves, interact with diverse ideas and cultures, and gain the tools they need to facilitate their own goals. UCD Hip Hop Congress hopes to set up a network where like-minded individuals and communities can connect, share resources, and create ideas. While the Hip Hop Congress is founded on an ideal, our actions are pragmatic and powerful. We develop and organize performances, competitions, educational workshops, and an annual hip-hop awareness week. UCD Hip Hop Congress uses the culture of Hip Hop to inspire young people to get involved in social action, civic service, and cultural creativity. Hip Hop Congress is the product of a merger of artists and students, music and community. It is significant because it provides one of few paths for highly creative and often disenfranchised youth where they can channel their energy into a strong and organized force aimed at improving their community.