“HIP-HOP ACTIVISM IN THE OBAMA / TEA PARTY ERA” FEBRUARY 21
LIVE STREAMING PANEL HOSTED BY THE LEAGUE OF YOUNG VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
WHAT:
A live streaming panel discussion on YoungVoterLive.com called “Hip-hop Activism in the Obama / Tea Party Era.” The event will take place at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville. The interactive event explores ways that the election of Barack Obama, the emergence of the Tea Party and the shifting national political landscape have both strengthened and diminished hip-hop’s effectiveness at mobilizing young people.
WHO:
Panelists include Rob “Biko” Baker (executive director at LYVEF), Jasiri X (hip-hop artist/ activist), Rosa Clemente (2008 Green Party vice-presidential candidate) and Adam Mansbach (author of Angry White Boy). The panel will be moderated by respected political analyst, Bakari Kitwana.
WHEN:
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at 5 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. CT. Guests can tune in on YoungVoterLive.com or attend in person at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.
ABOUT LYVEF:
The League of Young Voters Education Fund empowers young people nationwide to participate
in the democratic process and create progressive political change on the local, state and
national level – with a focus on non-college youth and youth from low-income communities and
communities of color. The League meets young people where they are, works on issues that
affect their lives, and provides them with tools, training and support to become serious catalysts
for change. Visit them at 99Problems.org.
ABOUT RAP SESSIONS:
For the last five years, Rap Sessions, the first national tour of its kind, has brought town hall-style meetings to scores of cities across the country. In 2011, Rap Sessions continues its commitment to engaging the most difficult dialogues facing the hip-hop generation. By touring the nation with leading hip-hop activists, scholars and artists, Rap Sessions helps jumpstart crucial local debate. Past participating institutions include Harvard Law School, Princeton University, Brown University, University of California – Berkeley, Stanford, Vanderbilt University, Washington University, the University of California – Los Angeles, the University of Chicago, The City Museum of New York, The Kauffman Foundation, The Walker Art Center and The Experience Music Project Museum, among others.
