Wali - Hip Hop Festival - Slides

HIP HOP FOR PEACE
AND OPPORTUNITIES
Presented by: Latif Wali

Definition
Hip hop has long been recognized as a
powerful cultural movement that can
address social issues and empower
communities, including the youth.
When utilized effectively, hip hop can
promote peace, create opportunities, and
inspire positive change among young
people.
PEACE
According to Albert Einstein‘s view, peace is not only an
absence of war, but it means or includes the presence of
justice, law, order or government in the society as he said
―Peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of
justice, of law, of order – in short, of government.
Martin Luther King, Jr., the famous human rights activist is

the one who was not satisfied with the definition of peace
focusing only on the absence of the unhappy situations. In
his view, peace must include justice in society too as in his
saying ―True peace is not merely the absence of tension: It
is the presence of justice.
Hip Hop
Here are some ways hip hop can contribute to peace and
opportunities for the youth:
There are 7 ways actually
➔ Expression of Empowerment
Hip hop provides a creative outlet for young people
to express their thoughts, experiences, and
emotions. Through rap lyrics, dance, graffiti, and
other elements of hip hop culture, youth can voice
their perspectives and find empowerment in their
own stories.
➔ Community Engagement
Hip hop has the ability to bring people together,
fostering a sense of community and unity. Youth
can engage in hip hop events, such as concerts,
workshops, and open mic nights, where they can
connect with like-minded individuals, share their
talents, and build supportive networks.
➔ Education and Skill Development
Hip hop can be an educational tool for teaching
various skills. Programs that incorporate hip hop
into formal education or community-based
initiatives can help young people develop their
writing, critical thinking, and public speaking
abilities. Additionally, hip hop production and
DJing can teach technical skills related to music
production and audio engineering.
➔ Entrepreneurship and Eco Opp

Hip hop culture offers avenues for youth
entrepreneurship. From starting independent record
labels and clothing brands to organizing events and
managing artists, young people can find
opportunities to develop business skills and
generate income within the hip hop industry.
➔ Social Activism
Hip hop has a long history of addressing social
issues and advocating for change. Young artists can
use their platforms to raise awareness about peace,
social justice, and equality. Through their music and
activism, they can inspire others and promote
positive transformations within their communities.
➔ Mentorship and Role Models

Established hip hop artists, producers, and industry
professionals can serve as mentors and role models
for aspiring young artists. Mentorship programs can
provide guidance, support, and opportunities for
networking, helping youth navigate the
complexities of the music industry and pursue their
dreams.
➔ Conflict Resolution
Hip hop's focus on storytelling and self-
expression can serve as a tool for resolving
conflicts and promoting peace. Through the
power of words and narratives, young
people can share their experiences, promote
understanding, and bridge divides within
their communities.
2. Types of PEACE
Generally, peace is classified into two types: Internal
peace and External peace.
➔ Internal
Internal peace is called by another word ‘inner
peace‘ is peace of mind or soul.
➔ External
External peace is peace that occurs in society,
nations and the world
Internal Peace.
It is a state of calm, serenity and tranquility of mind
that arise due to having no sufferings or mental
disturbances such as worry, anxiety, greed, desire,
hatred, ill-will ,delusion and/or other defilements.
Internal peace is peace within oneself; it is derived
from practicing or training of mind of an individual.
Internal peace is stressed in the field of religion,
Sometimes, a man can especially religions in the East. In the view of
create and maintain his religions, this type of peace can be reached by means
inner peace in the noisy of prayer, meditation, wisdom and other ways.
surrounding or in the Internal peace is essential; it is generally regarded as
un-peaceful society. true peace and as a real foundation of peace in
society or peace in the world.
External Peace.
It is a normal state of society, countries and the world
and it is a state of peaceful and happy co-existence of
people as well as nature. External peace, in order to
see it clearly, can be described in its negative and
positive sense as follows; negative sense: the absence
of war, hostility, agitation, social disorder,
disturbances, social injustice, social inequality,
Herein, external peace violence, violation of human rights, riot, terrorism,
is the absence of all ecological imbalance, etc., positive sense: a state of
social evils as well as social harmony, social justice, social equality,
the presence of all friendship or friendly relation, concord, public order
social virtues. and security, respect for human rights and ecological
balance, etc.
Sum up
Internal peace and external peace are
interrelated. Both are interdependent and
help support each other.
Note
Internal peace represents individual‘s Internal peace is the core, the
essence and the firm
peace while external peace represents foundation of external peace.
peace in society. The former guarantees and

sustains the latter.
Conclusion
It's essential to recognize that the
impact of hip hop on peace and
opportunities for the youth depends on
various factors, including access to
resources, supportive environments,
and mentorship. By fostering a positive
and inclusive hip hop culture, we can
empower young people and create
spaces where they can thrive,
contribute to their communities, and
work towards a more peaceful and
equitable future.
Thank you !
References
Prachoomsuk Achava-Amrung, Peace Research, International

Association of Educators for World Peace, Bangkok, 1983, pp. 4-5.
Anthony St Peter, The Greatest Quotations of All-Time, Xlibris

Corperation,USA, 2010,p.476.
Quoted from ―CosMos: A Co-creator's Guide to the Whole World‖

By Ervin Laszlo, Jude Currivan, (USA, 2008), p. 102. 15
Preamble of UNESCO Charter, 1946 quoted from ―Peace education‖

By Ian M. Harris, Mary Lee Morrison, Mcfarland&Company, Inc.,
North Calorina, USA, 2003. p. 9 16
Alon Biran, What Are You Doing to Your Body?: 13 Simple Changes
Can Make the Rest of Your Life, (USA, 2009), p. 74. 17
Ven. B. Khemanando, Buddhism and Peace, (Calcutta: Lazo Print,

1995), p. 6.
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HIP HOP FOR PEACE

Presented by: Latif Wali

Martin Luther King, Jr., the famous human rights activist is

There are 7 ways actually

➔ Entrepreneurship and Eco Opp

➔ Mentorship and Role Models

peace in society. The former guarantees and

Prachoomsuk Achava-Amrung, Peace Research, International

Anthony St Peter, The Greatest Quotations of All-Time, Xlibris

Quoted from ―CosMos: A Co-creator's Guide to the Whole World‖

Preamble of UNESCO Charter, 1946 quoted from ―Peace education‖

Ven. B. Khemanando, Buddhism and Peace, (Calcutta: Lazo Print,

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