Post by outgirl on May 14, 2004 9:35:56 GMT -5
National Hip-Hop Political Convention Gets Strong Support
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The 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention Gets Strong Support
By Nolan Strong
www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3147
The 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention in Newark, New Jersey will take place this summer with strong support from various members of the Hip-Hop community.
In addition to Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West, Kevin Powell, Sway of The Wake Up Show/MTV, M1 of dead prez, Afeni Shakur and Davey D., the convention boasts performances by Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Public Enemy and Nas.
"The fact that artists of this magnitude are choosing to get involved underscores the importance ofpolitical issues for the hip-hop generation in the current climate,"said convention co-founder Baye Adofo-Wilson.
The four day convention is being held at Rutgers University from June 16-19. A diverse group of local activists, workers, artists, professionals and educators will be on hand to discuss and attempt to develop a national political agenda for the Hip-Hop community.
A series of intergenerational discussions will take place between various Civil Rights activists, politicians and the Hip-Hop generation.
The topics to be discussed include: challenges in the electorial process, grassroots activism, art and responsibility and religion.
Below is the four day agenda:
Day 1: Hip-Hop Youth Summit Hosted by: Newark High Schools Juniors and
Seniors at Rutgers University. The Summit will be moderated by Jeff Johnson, Rap's City Political commentator. The Summit will also include Deputy Mayor, City of Newark, Ras Baraka, Nas, Doug. E. Fresh, Rock The Vote NJ Coordinator Maya Entista and high school students for Newark.
Day 2: An Intergenerational Political Dialogue Between The Hip-Hop Generation. Participants include: Amiri Baraka, M1 of Dead Prez, Monifa Bandele, Bakari Kitwana, Afeni Shakur, Ron Daniels, Farai Chideya, Hector Cochado, Cornel West, Rosa Clemente and a peformance by Floetry.
Day 3: Panel Discussions on Gender, Money, Justice, Education, Health and Organizing. Hip-Hop Film festival. Evening political discussion with Kevin Powell, Sway, Jehmu Green, Rock The Vote, Davey D. and Jeff Chang. Concert featuring Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Nas and Def Poets.
Day 4: State Caucuas Meeting. Delegates vote on Plan of Action and Decide Agenda of delegates. Concert with Public Enemy and surprise artists
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The 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention Gets Strong Support
By Nolan Strong
www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=3147
The 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention in Newark, New Jersey will take place this summer with strong support from various members of the Hip-Hop community.
In addition to Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West, Kevin Powell, Sway of The Wake Up Show/MTV, M1 of dead prez, Afeni Shakur and Davey D., the convention boasts performances by Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Public Enemy and Nas.
"The fact that artists of this magnitude are choosing to get involved underscores the importance ofpolitical issues for the hip-hop generation in the current climate,"said convention co-founder Baye Adofo-Wilson.
The four day convention is being held at Rutgers University from June 16-19. A diverse group of local activists, workers, artists, professionals and educators will be on hand to discuss and attempt to develop a national political agenda for the Hip-Hop community.
A series of intergenerational discussions will take place between various Civil Rights activists, politicians and the Hip-Hop generation.
The topics to be discussed include: challenges in the electorial process, grassroots activism, art and responsibility and religion.
Below is the four day agenda:
Day 1: Hip-Hop Youth Summit Hosted by: Newark High Schools Juniors and
Seniors at Rutgers University. The Summit will be moderated by Jeff Johnson, Rap's City Political commentator. The Summit will also include Deputy Mayor, City of Newark, Ras Baraka, Nas, Doug. E. Fresh, Rock The Vote NJ Coordinator Maya Entista and high school students for Newark.
Day 2: An Intergenerational Political Dialogue Between The Hip-Hop Generation. Participants include: Amiri Baraka, M1 of Dead Prez, Monifa Bandele, Bakari Kitwana, Afeni Shakur, Ron Daniels, Farai Chideya, Hector Cochado, Cornel West, Rosa Clemente and a peformance by Floetry.
Day 3: Panel Discussions on Gender, Money, Justice, Education, Health and Organizing. Hip-Hop Film festival. Evening political discussion with Kevin Powell, Sway, Jehmu Green, Rock The Vote, Davey D. and Jeff Chang. Concert featuring Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Nas and Def Poets.
Day 4: State Caucuas Meeting. Delegates vote on Plan of Action and Decide Agenda of delegates. Concert with Public Enemy and surprise artists
