Hip Hop for Inclusive Democracy
Schedule
Fri Feb 03 2023 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Location
Harlem School of the Arts | New York, NY
About this Event
Please join us for a one-day event focused on Hip Hop’s impact on inclusive democracy. The event will be held at the Harlem School of the Arts - Dorothy Maynor Hall from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023.
Western States Center, a civil rights organization focused on combatting white nationalism and strengthening inclusive democracy, is hosting the event along with Eric K. Ward, a nationally recognized expert on the relationship between authoritarian movements and hate violence.
The global pandemic, racialized police violence, wealth inequality, and attacks on historic civil rights gains have made it painfully obvious that the struggle for an inclusive democracy is in danger.
Bigoted social movements are gaining ground across this country. The movements have increasingly found traction with the creative class – with some of pop culture’s most influential celebrities adopting their narratives and conspiracy theories.
Hip hop's multiracial, multiethnic history provides an ideal entry for conversation and a gateway to speaking more broadly about antidemocracy and disinformation. The genre’s Black, Latinx, and Jewish roots in NY and global influence provide an opportunity to explore how racist and antisemitic bias burrows into popular culture and how it can ultimately become a catalyst for violence.
This gathering is an opportunity to share with you what we’ve learned about bigoted social movements, their potential to impact the hip hop community and why we believe hip hop is uniquely primed to be a leader in combatting these dangerous ideologies. And we want to learn from your experiences and perspectives, as artists and culture makers.
We’ll be providing coffee, tea, beverages and snacks in the morning and lunch in the afternoon.
Where is it happening?
Harlem School of the Arts, 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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