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Who We Are The Girls' DJ Collective was founded in 2003 by Carolyn Chernoff and Rashida Holmes. We strive to amplify the presence and impact of women and girls in the music industry while combating the misogyny and homophobia that all too often permeate the business and pleasure of music. We are particularly interested in demystifying the art and science of DJing by sharing equipment, techniques, and skills with women and girls. Co-founder of the Girls’ DJ Collective, Rashida Holmes (AKA DJ Giggles) is a Chicago househead from back in the day. Having followed the careers of many of her favorite house DJs over the years, she is finally realizing a lifelong dream of spinning her own eclectic house mixes for anyone who will listen. She is especially excited to be introducing (or re-introducing) classic, deep, soulful house (her first true love) to a new generation of girl DJs. Rashida is a community educator and size activist dedicated to encouraging women and girls to take up space in every facet of life. Carolyn Chernoff (AKA Miss Meow) is an education consultant (K-12/college/adult), PhD candidate and DJ. In addition to her work as a teacher and program director in the areas of expressive arts and violence-prevention, Carolyn has taught DJ skills at WAMH, 89.3 FM in Amherst MA, and radio journalism techniques in Chicago alternative high schools, worked as a broadcast specials producer at WBEZ 91.5 FM (Chicago’s NPR affiliate), and spins a mix of punk/garage/rocksteady/old school hip hop at Philadelphia rock clubs such as The Khyber and Tritone. She is the co-founder of the Girls’ DJ Collective. Advisory Board Lisa Love Press On the DL: Youth Media Slam! (City Paper, October 18, 2006) Art of the Spin: Women DJs Girls Take the Cock Out of Rock Cutting Class WHYY feature Philadelphia Weekly feature by Julie Gerstein on the Fall 2004 session of Girls' DJ 101, our kickoff party and the beginnings of the collective (Philadelphia Weekly, September 22, 2004) The Philadelphia Daily News article by Damon Williams on the inaugural session of Girls' DJ 101 (Philadelphia Daily News, Spring 2004) Hire Girls' DJ to spin your event While we require at least a few days' advance notice, Girls' DJ members are available for paid private and public gigs. We have equipment, we have the Larnell Price Memorial Sound System, we have hot tunes, and we have mad skills. Please contact Rashida for more details and prices. Community Sponsors Listing Without our wonderful community sponsors, Girls' DJ would be held in a South Philly basement without snacks. We are delighted to thank our wonderful sponsors and partners: Program Sponsor: Special Thanks The Marvelous Records and Comics Web Site Design by Cathleen Heard
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