Hip Hop Congress

Blue Scholars

This is an article on the development of migrant groups protesting the State of the Nation

“The state of the nation presented by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her address during the opening of the 14th Congress was totally different from what was described by militant organizations in the street outside Congress. They seem to be talking about two different countries. But the picture being presented by migrant groups in protest actions all over the world seems to agree with the grim reality being portrayed by militant organization s. ”

and there is a nice mention of Hip Hop Congress affiliated group Blue Scholars:

“In Seattle, organizations Pinay Sa Seattle, Anakbayan, and the Philippine US Solidarity Organization (PUSO) under Bayan-USA launched a white ribbon movement at the Philippine Fiesta in remembrance of the 885 victims of extra-judicial killings and 183 enforced disappearances in the Philippines.

Seattle Hip-Hop duo and Bayan-USA artists Blue Scholars performed at the protest. The duo, one of which is also a member of Anakbayan, has been consistently producing and performing songs and music protesting against U.S. wars and military recruitment and have also just released a second album entitled BAYANI (Filipino for “Hero”).”

The rest of the article can be found HERE