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Please see this linkto sign-up for free Saturday workshops & Everything is Everything Open Mic

Paying homage to Lauryn Hill’s “Everything is Everything,” this year’s theme invites us to reflect on how we shape—and are shaped by—the world around us. As one of the most influential voices in Hip-Hop, Ms. Lauryn Hill’s words continue to resonate, urging us to confront the complexities of our existence, embrace unity and resilience, and stand in the power of our truths.

At the heart of this year’s festival lies the belief that everything is one—the individual and the collective, the visible and the unseen, the past, present, and future. This theme will show up across Passing The Mic (PtM) 2025 in tangible ways: through the stories uplifted in performances, the conversations sparked in workshops and panels, and the intentional recruitment of artists and participants whose work embodies interconnectedness and transformation. From our curated programming to community collaborations, we aim to create a space where personal narratives and shared histories intertwine—inviting all to explore the limitless possibilities of creative expression and collective growth.