Behind-the-scenes of IHHE’s first weekend
The first weekend of IHHE was incredibly inspiring for both students and staff. The group of young men and women who joined us in Center City on Saturday and Sunday showed so much enthusiasm, passion and motivation to make their dreams a reality. They met luminaries such as Bahamadia and Yusuf Muhammad, who encouraged the students to collaborate with their peers and authentically connect with audiences. Meanwhile Grammy-winning record producer and former co-owner of Ruffhouse Records Joe “the Butcher” Nicolo, music writer Brian Coleman and Wurd Radio CEO/President Sara Lomax-Reese each gave valuable insight into what it means to be a business leader, from coming up with a unique concept to taking risks and collaborating with peers.
Watching the students absorb all this information and hearing their passionate questions and personal stories was a sobering reminder that when society expects great things from its citizens, people can and will rise to the challenge. The group of students embarking on this journey left no doubt in our minds that they will accomplish amazing things in their lives.
Meet some of the IHHE team and check out this video recap of our opening weekend:
Yusuf Muhammad speaks to students
Facilitators Erica Hawthorne-Manon and Bruce Campbell review presentations
From left to Right – Shaquan Lewis, Taahirah Stith, Kyree Holmes, Marcus Hashim and Quin Bowen in a group session
Bahamadia came in to drop knowledge
From left to right – David Brooks, Marcus Hashim,Benyaamin Barnes McGee, Tony Chennault, Taahirah Stith and Lamont Brown in course session
Entrepreneurs of the future
Stephen Tyson Jr. sporting the official IHHE t-shirt
Yep, Mr. Brian Coleman himself lecturing
Joe “the Butcher” Nicolo give everyone a walk through memory lane
Keira Stevenson getting mic’d up
Wurd Radio CEO/President Sara Lomax-Reese leading the cohort through mindful practices such as meditation
2017 cohort photo with facilitators and Bahamadia