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Princeton University is set to introduce a groundbreaking new course in Spring 2026 titled Miss‑Education: The Women of Hip‑Hop, offered through the Lewis Center for the Arts. The course will explore the foundational impact of women emcees on hip-hop culture and its broader intellectual tradition.
Designed as a multidisciplinary seminar, research lab, and performance workshop, the class will examine the intersections of race, gender, and power in hip-hop. Central to the curriculum are the contributions of influential women emcees such as Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Bahamadia—artists often underrepresented in traditional hip-hop narratives.
The course blends scholarly study with creative, embodied performance, drawing inspiration from spaces like the Lyricist Lounge to connect theory with practice. Instruction will be led by hip-hop educator Chesney Snow, scholar Francesca D’Amico‑Cuthbert, and recording artist Eternia. Academically, it is offered through the Effron Center for the Study of America in partnership with the Lewis Center for the Arts.
By centering women as essential architects of hip-hop’s evolution, Miss-Education aims to challenge long-standing narratives and reframe the culture’s history—positioning women emcees not as footnotes, but as foundational voices.
