Goal - To preserve Hip Hop one mind at a time. 

Mission Statement - 

Keepers of the Art, Inc. is a Hip-Hop advocacy organization designed to preserve the roots and integrity of the culture through progressive educational & entertainment outlets. Keepers of the Art, Inc. specializes in lectures, youth workshops, and programming all centered around youth and the preservation of Hip-Hop Culture. Presently, Keepers of the Art, Inc. produces and sponsors "Hip-Hop Flavas - Celebrating the Golden Age & Beyond" an "edutainment" media reform radio program designed to spotlight "true school" hip-hop music (91.3 The Summit WAPS, Saturday nights at 10pm). Keepers of the Art, Inc. provides the following services: Youth Workshops, Lectures, Program Development and more.

History -

Keepers of the Art, Inc. is a Hip Hop advocacy non-profit organization founded in 2006 designed to preserve the roots and integrity of the culture through progressive educational and entertainment outlets. Currently, Keepers of the Art produces Hip Hop Flavas, an "edutainment" radio program designed to mix "true school" Hip Hop past and present with relevant social commentary. Hip Hop Flavas airs every Saturday night at 10pm on 91.3 WAPS- The Summit. To date, the following in-studio guests have been: Akron Public Schools Superintendent- Dr. Sylvester Small, Akron Urban League President- Bernett L. Williams, Educational Lyrics Founder- Gabriel Benn, Assistant to the Mayor- Billy Soule, among many others.

Hip Hop Flavas is sponsored by the City of Akron and Akron Community Foundation's Neighborhood Partnership Program, KB's Hair & Style, ubnoxus design, SHOOIn Company and Square Records.

Also presently, Keepers of the Art is in partnership with the Ohio Governors Office, Akron Public Schools and the Akron Urban League to provide mentoring services for the purpose of closing the achievement gap among 9th grade African-American males.

Donations are needed to keep Keepers of the Art and HIP HOP FLAVAS in the community and on the air. Please make all donations to KEEPERS OF THE ART, INC., 65 Steiner Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44301 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hip Hop isn't something you do, HIP HOP is something you LIVE!