Hip Hop Congress

National Conference ‘09

Hip Hop Congress announces Its 8^th Annual Conference themed, “This Is Our Time” to Be Hosted in the Central District of Seattle July 29^th-August 2nd

When: July 29^th through August 2^nd

^Where: Seattle, WA

Theme: “This is Our Time”

“Hip Hop could revolutionize education tomorrow”-Quincy Jones

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This Year, Hip Hop Congress is proud to announce its 2009 National Conference to be held in the Central District of Seattle. In the spirit of Coalition building and community Support, Hip Hop Congress has partnered with such local groups as the Umojafest P.E.A.C.E. Center, the Seattle Youth Council, Dope Emporium, 206 Zulu, ther 45^th Parallel Zulu, Global Fam, Oseao Music Group, B-Girl Media, the Bassmeant, Mothers Outreach Movement, Reclaim the Media, Urban Teachers Network, Silicon Valley DeBug, Hip Hop Without Boarders, 2^nd Nature and other local organizations and collectives. The conference will be hosted at a series of neighborhood institutions in the CD near the Historic Garfield High School, where legendary producer Quincy Jones once attended.

This year’s conference will depart greatly from conferences of the past, as it will be focused on direct education and action, community service, cultural performance and organizing and a minimum of panels and non-goal oriented events. Instead Hip Hop Congress wants to shift the focus from analyzing Hip Hop to doing it and being it. “We have been growing at a phenomenal rate and this year we want to focus on developing skills, strengthening networks, supporting youth and community centers, and the artists and youth that make them what they are. We want to make it clear that even if the non-profit industry goes up and down, we intend on building a long term sustainable network, and supporting others in doing the same all over the country.”

This year’s will feature workshops and trainings in Digital Distribution, Community Complaint Centers For Police Accountability, Fundraising and Sustainability in a post crash economy, Media and Technology Trainings and much more On Line Marketing and Promotion, Hip Hop and Education Programming and Protocol, Economic and Political Training for Hip Hop. In addition to all of the above, there will be screenings of 206 Hiphopumentary, The smash independent hit “The Beat”, and Scott MA Youth Workshops through the Umojafest, participation in the Umojafest Parade, performances from independent artists from all over the country like OneBeLo, Invincible, DLabrie, Knox Fam, Mic Crenshaw, Reali Robinson (Mictabilist), Rahman Jamal, Black Stax, B girl Be co-founder Desdamona and countless others. Registration is only $10 and can be done online at www.hiphopcongress.com. Scholarships and program collaboration is available for youth.

If you are interested in providing a workshop or being a sponsor, please contact shamako@hiphopcongress.com. If you are interested in performing please email berkowtiz@hiphopcongress.co m. All other inquires should be forwarded through the website.

Schedule

Wed. July 29th
10:00-2:30: Board Of Directors Meeting
3:00-6:00:Registration and Welcome
6:00-2:00: Dinner and Youth Performance Event at Waids
Thursday July 30th
10:00-10:45: Opening Ceremony
11:00-1:30: Workshop Track 1
12:00-5:00: Dope Emporium Performances/Hip Hop Chess Federation Tables
1:30-2:45
3:00-4:30: Training and Education Session 2
5:00-6:30: Training and Education Session 3
7:00-8:00 Wrap Up
8:00-11:00: HHC Master’s Event

Thursday July 30th,
10:00-10:45: Morning Check In
11:00-1:30: Workshop Track 1
12:00-5:00: Dope Emporium Performances/Hip Hop Chess Federation Tables
1:30-2:45
3:00-4:30: Training and Education Session 2
5:00-6:30: Training and Education Session 3
7:00-8:00 Wrap Up
8:00-11:00: Outdoor Evening Event
11:00-2:00: Afterhours Show
Sautrday, August 1st:
UmojaFEST March and Parade
Umojafest/Dope Emporium (Ongoing Community Service Project)

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