Finding Safety in Identity: A Story of Belonging Through Hip Hop

Name: Finding Safety in Identity: A Story of Belonging Through Hip Hop
Start: 2025-09-18T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-09-18T13:00:00+02:00
Location: UiT Norges arktiske universitet Harstad

Schedule

Thu Sep 18 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

UiT Norges arktiske universitet Harstad | Harstad, TR

Forskningsdagene på UiT campus Harstad
Sted: Grønt auditorium
In this talk, I, Navid Rezvani, share my personal journey of growing up as an Iranian-born teenager in Norway — navigating questions of identity, belonging, and the invisible weight of not feeling safe to fully be myself.
It was through discovering Hip Hop culture that I found a sense of community and acceptance. The values at its core — unity, respect, and self-expression — offered me a space where I could begin to embrace who I am, rather than hide it. With honesty and reflection, I’ll speak about how safety isn’t just about the absence of threat — it’s about the presence of connection.
Through storytelling, images, and moments from my journey as an international artist, I hope to invite students into a conversation about self-worth, cultural identity, and how creativity and community can be powerful tools for feeling seen and supported.
Welcome!