[company_age]22.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Words Beats & Life (WBL) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that empowers young people and transforms communities through hip-hop culture. Founded in 1996, WBL has established itself as the District's longest-running and most impactful hip-hop arts education organization. WBL's mission is to transform individual lives and communities through hip-hop culture in all its forms. They achieve this goal through a variety of programs and initiatives, including arts education, creative employment, cultural diplomacy, and centering marginalized voices. WBL's unique approach to arts education empowers young people to develop their artistic skills, express themselves creatively, and engage with their communities in meaningful ways. WBL's commitment to cultural diplomacy fosters cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, while their focus on centering marginalized voices amplifies the stories and experiences of underrepresented communities. WBL's dedication to its mission has earned it recognition as a leading force in the field of hip-hop arts education, and its impact on young people and communities is undeniable.[/description][ps]Arts education, creative employment, cultural diplomacy, centering marginalized voices[/ps]