The Walk Home Program

Overview

Funded by the Sojourner Truth Foundation, the Walk Home Program was designed and led by Dr. Denguhlanga Julia Kapilango Divine  through H2BE. It combined the foundational elements of hip hop with tools of non-verbal and verbal communication, peace-building, and conflict resolution to engage Detroit’s youth and families in creative pathways toward empowerment.


Community Collaborations


Innovation through Hip Hop

The Walk Home Program used the full spectrum of hip hop culture:

By aligning hip hop with non-violence and literacy, H2BE created a model for both conflict resolution and cultural pride.


Curriculum Development & Publishing

The Walk Home Program was strengthened through a partnership with a Southfield public school special education teacher, who collaborated with Dr. Denguhlanga Julia Kapilango Divine to design the curriculum and training materials.

This curriculum integrated:

To ensure its accessibility and legacy, the curriculum was self-published on Amazon, making it available for educators, youth leaders, and community organizers across the country.

Impact