Advisory: Hip-Hop and American Politics
September 24, 2009
September 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson will host a break-out session this Friday entitled "Hip-Hop's Impact on the American Political Landscape" at this year's Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Caucus (ALC).
The forum will focus on America's growing hip-hop culture and its impact the political landscape of the United States.
When: September 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Where: Washington Convention Center, Room 140-B
801 Mount Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001-3614
Guests appearing with Congressman Carson include:
· President of the Hip-Hop Caucus Reverend Lennox Yearwood,
· Actor and Comedian Mike Epps
· Terrence J of BET's 106 and Park
· Television and radio personality Darius "Big Tigger" Morgan
· Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD).
The event will begin with a panel discussion, moderated by Big Tigger, focusing on the emergence of hip-hop culture in American politics and its influence over recent political events. The panel will then take questions from the audience.
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