EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON SOCIAL JUSTICE
Hipped Interests is a 501C3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible
GET HIPPED ON WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
Hipped Interests is a nonprofit organization that promotes social justice education through media content and community programming.
OUR VISION
Hipped Interests seeks to expand awareness of social justice through media content, programming, and educational resources.
MEET THE TEAM
KAMERYN THIGPEN, MPA (she/her)-Founder & Executive Director, hails as a Southern Black girl from Birmingham, Alabama. She became interested in social justice after she attended Anytown Alabama and with the Black Lives Matter Movement. In 2020, Kameryn received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a double minor in African American Studies and Human Rights. Her love of research led to her being published in the Vulcan Historical Review and her thesis on addressing racism in the nonprofit sector. In 2023, Kameryn obtained her master’s degree in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management. Kameryn is a fan of documentaries, Star Wars, and herbal teas.
KHADIJA SECK (she/her/hers)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Khadija is a 24 year old who is originally from Senegal, West Africa and grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL. She is a researcher in a diabetes focused lab and is pursuing a Ph.D. She loves cuddling with her cats, eating delicious food, and reading poetry. She dislikes waking up early, olives, and rainy days (unless she gets to stay inside). Khadija’s ultimate goal is to contribute meaningful research that improves lives.
VEGA ZAMAN(they/them)
MEDIA COORDINATOR
Vega is a 17-year-old student living in Decatur, Alabama. Vega is no stranger to social justice, having an interest in topics such as literacy, the climate crisis, and ending global imperialism to name a few. They enjoy reading, writing, and dedicating their life to the pursuit of knowledge.
PREVIOUS PROGRAMS
Check out our past Hipped Interests programs
Black Women's Appreciation Luncheon
To celebrate Women's History Month, we recognize Black women who have impacted the Birmingham community in the social justice arena
Civil RIghts Tour
Kicking off the year Hipped Interests hosted a Civil Rights Tour lunch and learn with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This tour included seeing the civil rights museum and a journey through Kelly Ingram Park.
Juneteenth Book Drive
For Juneteenth, gently used books are collected to be donated to the nonprofit organization Alabama Books to Prison
Social Justice Seminar
Our founder and visionary Kam Thigpen hosted a Social Justice seminar, including a panel of phenomenal city and community leaders.
Self Care Summit
For World Mental Health Day, we host a summit for mental health awareness and radical self-care
Pantry Drive
For the holiday season Hipped Interests hosted a pantry drive to give back to the community. Partnering with Birmingham Mutual Aid we were able to pull off a successful event to celebrate the giving season.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Education
- Equity
- Liberation
- Radical Self Care
- Solidarity
Support Us
WE HAVE RAISED OVER $5000 FOR OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Our programs are funded through nonprofit grants and donations
