Hip Hop Congress

Weekly Update 12.o7.o5

SHAMAKO IS FASCINATING:
Davey D (daveyd.com) began a series of installments highlighting people who fascinated him this year. #10 was Kanye West. #9 was David Banner for his aid to Katrina Victims. #8 was our own President, emcee extraordinaire Shamako Noble.

This is a must read article that shines some light on the work Shamako does for the many organizations he works with. Send Shamako some congratulations at Shamako@hiphopcongress.com.

Check the article here: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/13303969.htm

RON IS PROFILED:
The Young Americans Project (TYAP) is 4 guys in an RV touring the country looking to highlight the diverse voices they encounter over the three month trip. They have a website and will be publishing a book when the trip is over. You can follow their blogs, pictures, and short movies as they travel from Maine to St. Louis to California to New Orleans.

While in St. Louis, Ben visited Vashon High School where Ron Gubitz teaches American Literature. He followed Ron for a day, seeing him at work, home and…a bar. Check out the profile here: http://www.theyoungamericansproject.com/profile5.html

If you have questions email Ron at ron@hiphopcongress.com or TYAP at tyap@hiphopcongress.com.

FIRST MINNESOTA HIP HOP CONGRESS REGIONAL SUMMIT:
Peace everyone!

For the first time ever, the Hip Hop Congress (www.hiphopcongress.com) will host a regional Summit in the state of Minnesota. The Summit will feature performances, workshops, and discussions featuring numerous artists from around the country and the world.

Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, will be the host for the event hosting people from throughout the region and the country. If you are unable to attend, please let anyone you know who is in the region or who may hold an interest in the event.

For additional information, please do not hesitate to email Amer@hiphopcongress.com or call 218-299-3872.

*Please note, performance schedules are filled so we are unable to accept requests for performances at the Summit.

Information for the Summit will be posted on the website by next week.

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