Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements

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From protest anthems to grassroots organizing, Hip Hop has long been a force for political change. It’s more than music—it’s a movement. This presentation examines how artists and activists are using music to challenge injustice, mobilize voters, and redefine political engagement in the digital age, ensuring that the culture remains a powerful force for systemic change. Presented by Dave "Davey D" Cook.

About the Presenter: Dave "Davey D" Cook is an award-winning journalist, talk show host, professor, DJ, media justice and community activist, and iconic figure in the world of Hip Hop.

From his first involvement in Hip Hop in 1977 as an emcee for crews in the Bronx to his presentation and DJ performance “Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop” at the 2023 National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE), Davey D has emerged as a highly sought-after speaker at colleges, universities, cultural centers, and conferences nationwide. Whether it’s exploring Hip Hop’s impact on society or how to critically look at the media, especially in an election year, Davey D's presentations entertain, educate, and enlighten audiences wherever he goes.

Davey D is an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University, teaching courses on Black music in the 20th century and Black creative arts with an emphasis on history and intersection to politics. He also co-teaches the extremely popular course, Hip Hop, Globalization and the Politics of Identity.

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Host or Publisher Pamela Schwartz