As we all know, since its legendary inception in 1973, hip-hop has not only shifted global culture but also consistently served as a medium to promote social justice in underserved communities and beyond. To highlight this rich history, the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) elected to close out this year’s New York Music Month Extended Play initiative by hosting a free virtual panel moderated by Jeff Chang with some of the hip-hop movement’s most influential and prolific figures. Join esteemed panelists DJ Kool Herc, Cindy Campbell, Davey D, Rob Kenner, and more on April 29th from 5-6 PM ET as they discuss hip-hop’s iconic origins and how it has persevered throughout the years to become a global phenomenon and a catalyst for social change.
REGISTER HERE: April 29th 5-6pm ET Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: New York and the Birth of Hip-Hop
Panelists:
DJ Kool Herc – the “Father of Hip-Hop”
Cindy Campbell – the “Mother of Hip-Hop”
Davey D – Hip-Hop journalist, activist and historian, co-author of “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of Hip-Hop, Young Adult Edition”
Rob Kenner – Hip-hop/dancehall journalist and filmmaker, author of “The Marathon Don’t Stop”
+ Pioneers and young voices of the hip-hop movement
Moderated by Jeff Chang, co-author of “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of Hip-Hop, Young Adult Edition”
THE CONVERSATION: Featuring stories from the pioneering hip-hop family of DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell, whose August 1973 party is commonly cited as the beginning of the hip-hop movement, this event brings hip-hop back to where it started–New York City. Almost half a century later, hip-hop remains the voice of youth and generations of those like Davey D and Rob Kenner who work through hip-hop to advance social change. This panel will talk about hip-hop’s roots and why it continues to be one of New York City’s great contributions to global culture. Hosted and moderated by Jeff Chang, co-author of “CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP: A History of The Hip-Hop Generation.”
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