HOLLA'!
Our Black
Cheer and Dance
History
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Social Engagement and Empowerment
African-American’s contributions to the spirit sports are deserving of recognition. No matter the skill level, novice or elite, college, high school, junior high, elementary, rec, all-star, studio, or performance, YOU deserve the celebration! This is YOUR magazine for YOUR voices. With HOLLA'! hYpE!, Shop and HOLLA'! and yes...the return of the HOLLA'! Spirit Championship and introducing HOLLA'! UNITE! (stay tuned), we are keeping the celebration of YOU lit!
In the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness goes Poppin’ Pink for a fight for the cure. The campaign shares resources, information on progress toward a cure, and materials you need to fight breast cancer. HOLLA’! also encourages teams to support organizations that are active in fighting for a cure for breast cancer.
HOLLA’! believes that the current generation of cheer and dance athletes have to power to change the world. HOLLA’! has committed to the promotion and support of Black athletes working beyond their spirit sports realm, who are dedicated to making a difference with our internship program. In addition, HOLLA’! is currently working with several entities to further opportunities with scholarships, entrepreneurial assistance and more. High school seniors and college athletes who are interested in an internship, click HERE to send an email.
As a media publication, promoting collective efforts is vital to celebrating YOU! Collaborations with organizations such as USASF, HBCU Auxiliary Dance Directors (H.A.D.D.), Cheer and Dance Industry Professionals (CDIP), the CheerLEADERS Alliance (CLA), the National Stomp and Shake Cheerleading Federation (NSASCF), and more, HOLLA’! is committed to making sure our athletes, coaches, and industry professionals are included in the total aspects of the spirit sports. Furthermore, these collaborations promote unity across our cheer and dance communities, ensuring we are inclusive, informed, engaged, and supportive.
...sometimes, silence is not golden
and you just gotta HOLLA'!
In 2012, I did just that! I was tired of seeing our cheer and dance athletes disrespected by school administrators. The spirit sports were taking our culture, giving rewards and coins, but not giving us the spotlight for OUR contributions and patronage. Even our own laughed at OUR styles. Some labeled us in the mainstream “urban” definition while ignoring and honoring the roots of the rhythms often imitated. No, I was not going to be silent. So I decided to HOLLA’! the celebration of us in cheer and dance. It’s been 14 years, but now, we about to get LOUD!
Ms. D -
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief
beyond the magazine
celebrating
HOLLA'!Black Cheer and Dance Unity
h.b.c.u
poppin' pink
hollaBLACK
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team's needs!
