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Our LOCs are in cities nationwide, Nevada
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This is the official myspace page for the National Hip Hop Political Convention. The next convention will take place Aug. 1-3rd of 2008 in Las Vegas, NV.
Start planning now, and don't just think about yourself, we need to get as many high school and college students there as possible.
The last convention went down in Chicago on July 20-23, 2006 and the first convention took place in Newark NJ, summer of 2004.
If you want more detailed info about the past conventions, please google the National Hip Hop Political Convention, or NHHPC, or go to our main site at: www.nhhpc.org or you can visit the 2006 Convention website: www.2006hiphopconvention.org
Music
Hip Hop, the real stuff.. the stuff that makes you think, that motivates you to do something with your life or to help others... Hip Hop can be used as a tool to educate and liberate, if it is used right, if not it can be used to oppress! (Kinda like religion)
Movies
Spook Who Sat by the Door, Bandit Queen, Battle of Algers, V for Vendetta, Sankofa, Quilombo... see the trend????
Heroes
If your a freedom fighter put your name right here _________
Please check out the real heros/sheros, our Local Organizing Committee's (LOCs) and our members, who's pages are in our top friends.
You can find NHHPC organizers in:
NYC, Atlanta, Durham, Newark, Philly, Pittsburgh, Austin, Houston, St. Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles, Jackson MS, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, Boston, Omaha....
HIP HOP CONVENTION THIS SUMMER www.nhhpc.org/08's Details
HIP HOP CONVENTION THIS SUMMER www.nhhpc.org/08's Blurbs
About me: Mission Statement:
Challenged by the silent majority of nonvoters and the influences of Hip Hop, the National Hip Hop Political Convention (NHHPC) is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the political, educational, and organizational empowerment of all (disenfranchised) individuals, groups and local communities throughout the nation. The NHHPC collaborates with national and international partners to increase grassroots activism and civic participation.
Please add this site if you would like to keep up with what will be going down with the convention and if you are interested in getting involved. Please note: this is not an outlet for your music nor are we asking for folks to come perform. We are looking for soldiers!!! Activists! Educators! Liberators!
Overall Purpose of the NHHPC is to:
*Develop and promote a political agenda for the Hip Hop Generation.
*Create a national organizational infrastructure for the Hip Hop community.
*Develop leadership from the Hip Hop activist community and bring a voice to a generation that has been disregarded, locked up and shut out.
The work of the NHHPC is grounded in the following: Grassroots Activism, Civic Education, Economic Self Determination, Voter Participation and Cultural Inspiration.
The NHHPC targets young adults to increased civic education and community involvement. Work with this particular age group is driven by the belief that each generation has a specific role to play in the development and sustainability of the community-at-large. We are working to equip the Hip Hop Generation with the skills and information necessary to carry out their roles as active and engaged citizens.
Principles
The principles guiding our work coincide with those put forth by the Universal Zulu Nation, one of the founding organizations for Hip Hop Culture. These principles are Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding, Freedom, Justice, Equality, Peace, Unity, Love, Respect, Work, and Fun.
The Hip Hop Political Agenda was created at the 2004 Convention buy participants from all over the country. The delegates narrowed the agenda to five (5) issues.
1.Education, 2. Economic Justice, 3. Criminal Justice, 5. Health and Wellness, and 5.Human Rights.
At the 2006 Convention in Chicago the issues of 6. Womanism/Gender Justice and 7. Media Justice was added to the Hip Hop Political Agenda.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone and everyone who is ready to change the world... destroy the status quo and build a more just, egalitarian and sustainable world.
Below, Pictures from June 27th - July 1st
National Hip Hop Political Convention Organizers and Partners attend the 1st ever, U.S. Social Forum, in Atlanta, GA.
Below is the 2006 National Hip Hop Political Convention held in Chicago, panel titled: When Everybody’s A Terrorist: Organizing in a Post 9/11 World. Panel included: Bikari Kitwana, Immortal Technique, Adrienne Marie Brown, Troy Nkrumah.
If you missed Fox News when M-1 from dead prez came on there and shut shit down. It was a beautiful thing and the only option they had was to try and use Mancow a washe up shock jock, to try and make jokes after M1 left. He had cats speechless. They thought they would pick an easy fight and got pummeled on. Andreas Hale from HipHopdx.com gives the play by play. Later on had M-1 come on my radio show to expound upon his points. Yep Fox News picked her wrong dude to mess with.. Peep the interview
http://odeo.com/audio/11156593/view
Clips from the 2004 State of Emergancy Hip Hop Summit held in Oakland California, by the Bay Area Local Organizing Committee(BayLOC) of the National Hip Hop Political Convention. Participants included, Dereca Blackmon, Troy Nkrumah, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Dwayne Wiggins of Tone Toni Tony, M1 and dead prez, Casual from Heiro, Zion I, E40 and dozens of others....
HIP HOP CONVENTION THIS SUMMER www.nhhpc.org/08's Friend Space (Top 40)
HIP HOP CONVENTION THIS SUMMER www.nhhpc.org/08 has 884 friends.
NHHPC, Keep up the good work. All is positive & good w/u. The Culture has moved the world because of people & organizations like you. Stay encouraged. The HHC Fam
Full Scholarship to the 2008 National Hip Hop Political Convention
Hip Hop "My Space" essay contest. Applicants must write an essay detailing how Hip Hop had a positive influence in their lives. The essay should be between 750 - 1000 words in length. Beginning June 23, 2008 through July 7, 2008 essays must be submitted to iamhiphop4ever@gmail.com, with the winner being announced the week of July 14, 2008. Essays become the property of IAMHIPHOP4EVER and used for subject of future blogs on IAMHIPHOP4EVER my space. Applicants must submit full name, address, [active] MySpace URL, phone number and reside in the continental United States. The winner will receive air, accommodation and entry into the NHHPC.
Hip Hop “My Space” essay contest. Applicants must write an essay detailing how Hip Hop had a positive influence in their lives. The essay should be between 750 - 1000 words in length. Beginning June 23, 2008 through July 7, 2008 essays must be submitted to iamhiphop4ever@gmail.com, with the winner being announced the week of July 14, 2008. Essays become the property of IAMHIPHOP4EVER and used for subject of future blogs on IAMHIPHOP4EVER my space. Applicants must submit full name, address, [active] MySpace URL, phone number and reside in the continental United States. The winner will receive air, accommodation and entry into the NHHPC.
praises be to the most high jah i rastafari, king of kings, lord of lords, father to the fatherless, judge to the widows, conquering lion of the tribe of judah, alpha omega, ruler of peace and the eternal light of life… words from the great prophet marcus garvey i, prince emmanuel i, thoussant l’ouverture i, jah i rastafari live for iver more... thanks/merci nhhpc for the link. nuff blessings, love, initi, irieness, livity, peace & oneness to YOU… stay connected… selah
If you want more detailed info about the past conventions, please google the National Hip Hop Political Convention, or NHHPC, or go to our main site at: www.nhhpc.org or you can visit the 2006 Convention website: www.2006hiphopconvention.org
Click HERE to peep Interview
