Monday, March 23, 2015

10 a.m.-1 p.m.              4^th Floor Multi-Purpose Room

Sociology and Hip Hop: Politics and Civic Engagement for Community Empowerment

Dr. Akil Khalfani, Director, Africana Institute & Associate Professor of Sociology

 The Meaning and Purpose of Hip Hop Political Power

JahJah Shakur, “The Hip Hop Preneur”, Program Consultant, Africana Institute

 Tuesday, March 24, 2015

10 a.m.-1 p.m.              Smith Hall

It’s All About Me: Hip Hop Media and Communications

Jennifer Wager, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of New Media Technology and 
Digital Media (Student business plan presentations)

Dr. Eileen DeFreece, presentation about proposed Hip Hop Literature Course

Dashliving Founder and C.E.O. Dashliving: Hip Hop Social Media

Kurtis Jackson Founder C.E.O. Target Media Group: Hip Hop Technology

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

10 a.m.-1 p.m.              Green Snack Bar 3^rd Floor

Planet Hip Hop: The Globalization of an Urban Culture

Drift , Hip Hop Artist from Ghana West Africa

Hasaan Khan, East Indian Punjabi Hip Hop Artist

Thursday, March 26, 2015

10 a.m.-1 p.m.              Smith Hall

Hip Hop Business: The Nu American Dream Panel Discussion

Panelists

Collis Marrow, Abdul Shabazz, Beverly Holmes, Timothy Greene, Kareem Green, 
Aisha Rodriguez, Abbi Yeboah

Friday, March 27, 2015

10 a.m.-1 p.m.              Smith Hall

The Business of Hip Hop: The Nu American Dream

Building the Hip Hop Business Course at Essex County College

King Downing, Esq., Professor, Hip Hop Business Course

JahJah Shakur, “The Hip Hop Preneur”, Program Consultant, Africana Institute

Friday, March 27, 2015

5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.      Smith Hall

Hip Hop Poetry Fest

Open Mic and Special Invited Guests: Mia X of The Peoples Open Mic, Professor Shawn Battle of Evolve N.J., Elijah Brown and Friends, Cry Out Loud, Inc.., Dashawn Dennis, Mad Minister, Justin Rich, A.T.M., Lial J, and Eddie Goddrey

 Saturday, March 28, 2015

12 Noon-8 p.m.             Mary Burch Theater

Hip Hop America:  Music and Panels

 Women in Hip Hop Panel

Moderated by

Tonia Champagne, Founder and C.E.O. of Champagne Entertainment

Grumpy OL’ Man, Founder, Grumpy Entertainment

Old Skool, Nu Skool, and Tru Skool Hip Hop Panel

Moderated by

Tonia Champagne, Founder and C.E.O. of Champagne Entertainment

Jah Jah Shakur, “The Hip Hop Preneur”, Program Consultant, Africana Institute

Hip Hop Concert

Newark Metropolitan area talent will perform

Lords of the Undaground, Do It All, “DuKelly”, Drift, Abyss, Kaif Jones, and Others

Master of Ceremony: Grumpy OL’ Man

 Music by: Ms. Malikah Productions

Co-Sponsored by: Champagne Entertainment and Grumpy Entertainment

Sunday, March 29, 2015

12 Noon-8 p.m.            

Beth HaShem YHWH Worldwide Ministries, 299 Glenwood Ave., Bloomfield, NJ

Holy Hip Hop: Spiritual Principles for the Hip Hop Nation

Speakers:

Bishop Pernell and Dr. Chris Pernell Senior Pastors,

Beth HaShem YHWH Worldwide Ministries

Commentary:

JahJah Shakur and Dr. Akil Khalfani

 Concert

Beth HaSHem YHWH Worldwide Ministries

Co-Sponsored by: Beth HaShem YHWH Worldwide Ministries

hip hop 2015 program.pdf