Music. Culture. Power.

Democracy doesn't happen every four years.
It happens every day—in conversations, content, and communities.

hip nation harnesses the power of hip hop to spark civic action. We create campaigns, partnerships, and experiences that inspire participation.

About

Civic Engagement, for the Culture.

hip nation is a civic engagement organization that harnesses the power of hip hop to inspire participation in democracy.

We're reimagining civic engagement and voter education through culture. Our mission is to demystify the purpose, power, and process of civic participation for communities too often overlooked by traditional institutions. Through campaigns, partnerships, and experiences, we make participation more relevant, more accessible, and more engaging.

What We Do

Three ways we turn culture into civic action.

Campaigns

We create culture-driven campaigns that educate, engage, and mobilize communities around the issues that matter most.

Partnerships

We collaborate with artists, creators, nonprofits, brands, and community organizations to expand civic engagement through authentic partnerships.

Experiences

From live events to digital activations, we create experiences that transform cultural moments into civic action.

Our Work

Turning culture into action.

From voter registration and education, to live events, creative campaigns and community partnerships, our work is designed to spark civic action through music and culture.

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Meet Our Team
Founders
Lavanna Martinez
Co-Founder
Cameron Trimble
Co-Founder
Board of Directors
Michael Hardaway
Founder & CEO, Hardaway Wire
Senior Advisor to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Ashley Etienne
Political Strategist & Communications Executive
Former Communications Director to Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi
W. Cyrus Garrett
Partner, Hued Strategies
Former African American Outreach Director, Biden for President 2020
Trey Baker
Senior Campaign Advisor
Former White House African American Political Director
Former City Manager, Grenada, Mississippi
Charles Coleman Jr.
Civil Rights Attorney & MSNBC Legal Analyst
Partner With Us

Let's build something bigger.

Whether you're an artist, creator, nonprofit, foundation, brand, or community organization, we'd love to explore how we can work together to inspire civic participation through culture.

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