3rd EyE's Vision Statement

3rd EyE’s vision is to:

Build a movement to improve the community, centered around the principles of economic and social equality, with young people being an integral part of that movement in roles of leadership and action. Empower youth to think critically and independently, therefore fostering a heightened understanding of themselves, their peers, and important societal issues. Build leadership skills by providing valuable experience in organizing, video production, event planning, and community outreach. Create positive activities for inner city youth that aim to promote their talents and bring people together in a safe, energetic atmosphere. Raise awareness in our community by advancing the positive and progressive aspects of the Hip Hop culture, which challenges the social status quo, and offers an array of diverse and unique ideas to society. We strive to give young people a chance for their ideas to be developed and their voices to be heard, regardless of race, creed, or religion. Provide forums that allow young people to express themselves, to communicate with other youth, and to create art that is reflective of themselves and their environment.

3rd EyE's Major Accomplishments:

3rd EyE has built a youth movement by being on the cutting edge of creative activism and cultivating an anchor point for young people to boost their opportunities, and gain a wide range of leadership skills to motivate, educate, and organize their peers. 3rd EyE has worked with thousands of youth since its inception in 1998 and continues to build a foundation for change based in the hearts and minds of young people. This is Us! 3rd EyE Produces a Hip Hop Television show called Put Out The Word! that currently airs in over 2 million homes and growing. 3rd EyE annually organizes the 3rd EyE Open, which is a multicultural Hip-Hop festival that features and brings to the forefront all the elements of the Hip Hop Culture. This year the 8th Annual 3rd EyE Open will be held July 21st and July 22nd at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, MA.