Free Press: hip hop

Hip hop sticks it to Big Media

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:27:57 -0700

In a track called “Sly Fox” that’s been leaked in advance of his much-hyped upcoming album, legendary rapper Nas lays down a blistering critique of Fox News, Rupert Murdoch and media consolidation. Join the fight at StopBigMedia.com.

Triggering Change National Hip Hop Conference

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:15:46 -0700

Start: 04/25/2008 - 15:00

End: 04/26/2008 - 22:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

In light of the recent (12/18/2007) FCC ruling allowing media conglomerates to control more media outlets, on the heels of the Jena Six case, and the two-year commemoration of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, among other critical social issues, we are in need of discussions with national artists, activists, journalists, students and scholars about the ramifications of these historic events and the imp

National Hip Hop Political Convention

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:29:33 -0700

Start: 07/27/2008 - 23:00

End: 08/02/2008 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The bi-annual National Hip Hop Political Convention (NHHPC) is a meeting where activists, organizers, artists, writers, journalists, scholars, and students from across the country develop and evolve the National Hip Hip Political Agenda, receive and participate in trainings, discussions, workshops, get inspired and build infrastructure for the hip hop political movement.