CULTURAL DIPLOMACY
Led by Hip Hop Ambassador George Martinez, Global Block Foundation has supported cultural diplomacy missions to over 15 countries around the world.
Plural + 2013 Global Block Awards

The PLURAL+ Video Festival is an empowering tool for young people to speak out about what they think of migration and diversity, using their own views and voices. The PLURAL+ Video Festival gives youth a platform to say what they think and to make themselves heard by people from all over the world.
In addition to being an official sponsor of the Plural + Video Festival, we will be presenting 2 Plural + Global Block Awards to selections that are most closely aligned to the mission of the Global Block.
In addition to the Plural + Global Block Awards, several other partner organizations will also be awarding videos including the International Jury Award. The PLURAL+ International Jury will select three videos (one for each age group) and award them with the PLURAL + International Jury Award.
In addition to being an official sponsor of the Plural + Video Festival, we will be presenting 2 Plural + Global Block Awards to selections that are most closely aligned to the mission of the Global Block.
In addition to the Plural + Global Block Awards, several other partner organizations will also be awarding videos including the International Jury Award. The PLURAL+ International Jury will select three videos (one for each age group) and award them with the PLURAL + International Jury Award.
2012 Plural + Global Block Award Winners
One Day As A Migrant
"One Day As a Migrant" By Isaac Zuñiga, Cesar Gonzalez, Erick Moller, Erik Aguilar, Emilio Cabra, Jorge Alcala & Gustavo Perez of Colegio Carol Baur. Ages 13-17, Mexico.
Dreams
"Dreams" By Romel Jean Pierre, Roberto Gomez (adviser). Age 18-25, Haiti.
Global Block Collective In Action Around The World
Tu Voz Cuenta 2011-12
PUSHH TOUR MEXICO 2010
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Global Block Collective members including founder George "Rithm" Martinez and DJ Kima "Nutman" Hamilton embarked on a 10 day, 6 city tour of Mexico as a part of the PUSHH TOUR 2010.
During the tour they reached over 12,000 people directly and over 200,000 via the news media. They performed at schools, public plazas, and juvenile detention centers. They met with mayors, security officials, diplomats and educators. Most of all, they delivered their message to thousands of wonderful Mexican children!. Paz, Unidad, Desarrollo Social Con Hip-Hop or PUSHH! Cities Visited on the Tour: (Nogales, Hermosillo, La Paz, Loreto, Cabo San Lucas, Cabo San Jose) |
Global Block Reaches Summit in Nepal HIP-HOP DIPLOMACY: SEEING THE WORLD. Our generation realizes that success in today’s global marketplace requires new ways of thinking. We need to be innovative and flexible, constantly upgrading our skills through lifelong learning and education. Part of that education means connecting to the world beyond our borders. In the 21st Century, America is networked to the planet in unprecedented ways. The next great technology is as likely to be born in Calcutta as California. Traveling, experiencing and working in foreign cultures is critical to obtaining an awareness of what’s next. Sadly very few of us enjoy that opportunity. |
US Embassy in Nepal Thanks Global Block Collective |