About Us
We’re a group focused on bringing out the best in our community through Hip Hop
About Our Company History!
The Hip Hop Summit Youth Council was founded in July 2001 by Charles Fisher (also known as the former manager of LL Cool J, the Lost Boyz, and co-discoverer of R. Kelly). The organization was created to help implement commitments made by record companies, artists, community leaders and elected officials at the historic 2001 Hip-Hop Summit at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. Participants are taught how to constructively use their time, talent and the Hip-Hop culture to improve social, political and economic conditions in their school, home, and community.
As the #1 Not For Profit, Social Service, Hip-Hop Organization in the world we launched a groundbreaking “Call 2 Action” App with “The People’s Shark” Daymond John and Power 105.1 to sign 1 Million new members to help address 3 life-threatening issues facing communities every day, which include Gun & Gang Violence; Heroin & Opioid Crisis; and Sexual Abuse Against Women. With the power of Students, Millennials and Young Adults, along with Celebrities, Social Media, Smartphones, the Internet, Film, Television, and Music, the agency will seek and implement solutions to save young lives in the U.S. and also abroad through a partnership with the U.N. and their 193 member states. Join us and “Be the Difference.” Randy Fisher is the organization’s Executive Director. For additional info:www.HHSYC.org
About Our Company History!
STAFF, Board members, and partners
CHAIRPERSON
- Pearl Jones
FOUNDER
- Charles Fisher
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Randy Fisher
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Albert Benjamin
- Steven M. Graham
- Jerjuan Hodge
- Det. Victor Logan
- Tyrone Williams
ADVISORY BOARD
- Denise Adams
- Marilyn Artis
- Daymond John
- Dr. Marc Johnson
- Quincy Jones
- Dawn Kelly
- Winsome Lennon
- Jen Diamond Showalter
- Leah Wilcox
- Shawn Williams
MILITARY ADVISOR
- Catherine Laporte
STRATEGIC PARTNERS and AFFILATES
- S P.O.G. Records
- Power 105.1
- Daymond John
- FUBU Mobile
- Stiff Jab to the Face
- Chavam Entertainment
- Best Films Financials
- IMI Studios
- Worthy Apparel
- NYC Office of Gun Violence
- Carol Maraj Foundation
- United Nations
- NAACP / NYCHA Branch
- City-Wide Council of Presidents
- Phoenix Music Group
- Vista TV
- P.S. 48
- Council of Great City Schools
Our strategic plan
Our plan focuses on empowering youth, supporting families, and building strong community connections. We aim to grow our programs, strengthen partnerships, and create lasting, positive change.
Empowering Youth, Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities
At HHSYC, we believe that true community transformation begins with empowering individuals—especially youth and families—through education, support, and meaningful engagement. Our programs are designed to address the unique challenges faced by the Syrian and broader immigrant community, while fostering inclusion, growth, and resilience.
We provide youth with the tools and opportunities to grow into confident, capable leaders. Through academic support, mentorship programs, leadership workshops, and recreational activities, we foster personal growth, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
Strong families build strong communities. We assist parents and caregivers through parenting workshops, counseling services, language and settlement programs, and culturally relevant support that eases the transition into Canadian life while preserving cultural identity.
Our community programs promote inclusion, cultural celebration, and mutual support. We organize events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy initiatives that unite diverse groups, amplify voices, and strengthen the social fabric of our neighborhoods.
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Young citizens today have talent but don’t have the contacts or resources to showcase their skills to the “Movers & Shakers” in the industry. They need help to market their talent and build their business. This initiative prepares participants for the challenges they will encounter by building confidence, augmenting skills and engaging in a hands-on approach that will help open doors for those who normally would not have a chance in a very competitive industry. Individuals will receive valuable training through talent showcases, rehearsals, and workshops conducted by professionals who offer a host of services to help participants with their growth and development.
Participants will learn about marketing, social media, touring, merchandising, endorsements, accounting, legal, production, management, security, internships, career opportunities, demo & recording contracts, and how to start their own company. In addition, our 50 Lit Hip-Hop Books will be used to promote the importance of reading, while also providing the “Secrets of Success” to our participants from some of the top artists in the world, including Jay Z, Beyoncé, Chis Brown, Nas, Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, Kanye West and many more.
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Through our Curriculum, Essay Contest and Hip-Hop Books, featuring some of the biggest stars in the world including Jay Z, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Usher, Dr. Dre, Diddy, Kanye West, Chris Brown, Ice Cube, Pharrell Williams, Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, T.I. Eminem, and Will Smith we will help participants improve their literacy skills and graduate from school to achieve their academic, business and personal goals.
Education is the Gateway to Success and when 1.2 million students drop out of school annually, we know that some will be living a life of crime. There will be prizes awarded for academic success including cash, scholarships, grants, tickets to concerts and sports events, internships, apparel, Sneakers, iPods, televisions, cell phones, videogames, computers, meet and greet opportunities with celebrities, demo recording contracts, employment and economic opportunities, and much more! Certificates will be issued to those that successfully complete the program.
