Hip Hop Congress

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER’S HIP HOP CONGRESS & STUDENTS TO HOST POLITICAL CELEBRATION [Denver]

This was just sent in by Tom over in Denver!

Contact: Thomas Evans, President
Tel: (720) 341-7499
Email: hhcucd@yahoo.com

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER’S HIP HOP CONGRESS & STUDENTS TO HOST POLITICAL CELEBRATION

Democracy Right Now!

Denver, CO. June 3, 2008 – University of Colorado Denver’s Hip Hop Congress & fellow students will host its Democracy Right Now event on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Auraria Campus’ Tivoli Student Union’s Turnhalle.

Democracy Right Now is a student organized event that allows students, political grassroots organizations, and elected officials to network, share ideas, and to discuss issues affecting the lives of Americans. The event will provide an opportunity for young voters to actively engage in the political process and to learn how it impacts their lives and their communities.

Denver’s hosting of the Democratic National Convention is providing a fertile opportunity for Colorado to play an instrumental role in the political process. Students of the University of Colorado Denver, Metro State, and Community College of Denver are proud to be a part of this historic moment by hosting Democracy Right Now.

Scheduled keynote speaker for the Democracy Right Now event is Colorado State Representative Debbie Benefield. The event will also feature elected officials, representatives from student organizations, community development organizations and advocates, and a host of vendors and supporters. A wide range of topics will be discussed, including education, healthcare, finance, and economics.

Democracy Right Now will also feature live music as well as local artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and work with like-minded individuals.

The Tivoli Student Union is located at 900 Auraria Parkway in downtown Denver, CO.

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For additional information and to find out how you or your organization can get involved, contact Thomas Evans at 720-341-7499, Russell Garcia at (303) 399-3999, or Justine Sandoval at (720) 939-8751.