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The Collegian - Nov. 5, 2010
The Collegian - Nov. 5, 2010
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THEATER TO
HOST ‘DROP
D’ SHOW
Empire Theater’s stage will soon be
shared by local acts Abbey James, Braata,
Sugar Water Purple and the Fatcity
Jokers. Get to know two of the acts here,
NO COMPLACENCY: Abbey James has worked hard
then catch them all when they perform to write and record music and start a company.
on Nov. 13.
Getting down
with the
Hip Hop Congress
By Cassandra Sellers
Staff Writer
Want to join?
Meetings are every Thursday
in Danner Hall at 3 p.m.
Who is Hip Hop Congress for?
Whether you’re an MC,
DJ, b-boy, b-girl, graffiti artist, PHOTO BY HIP HOP CONGRESS
popper, locker, or simply a person
that has love for the hip-hop culture; join the members of Hip Hop
Congress to see what the club is about.
What exactly is Hip Hop Congress?
The Hip Hop Congress provides the Hip Hop Generation
and the Post Hip Hop Generation with the tools, resources and
opportunities to make social, economic and political change on a
local, regional and national level.
Chapter Program:
Different chapters are developed in communities, high schools
and colleges, such as the Stockton Chapter at Delta College. Hip
Hop Congress chapters engage in a range of activities promoting the
hip hop culture in their communities. Most chapters promote with
awareness festivals: a week of different events focusing on hip hop
culture, as well as panels, speeches, emcee/b-boy/DJ exhibition battles,
film screenings and more.
Artist Program:
The Artist Program is designed to help hip hop artists pool
resources, sell music and take advantage of opportunities the music
industry has to offer without losing or giving away the rights to their
works in return.
To contact the Hip Hop Congress e-mail hiphopcongress@yahoo.
com, or join on Facebook under Hip Hop Congress.
“I recognized Hip Hop’s cultural influence and I wanted to
positively and proactively contribute to its legacy in Stockton and the
San Joaquin Valley,” said Ahmad Majid, Hip Hop Congress founding
member.
To contact this reporter, e-mail at:
cassandrasellers85@yahoo.com
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