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Last Updated: 8/26/2009

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City: FLINT
State: Michigan
Country: US
Signup Date: 10/13/2005

Who Gives Kudos:

B-MO (2)
sheilah (2)
Friday, September 19, 2008 

Current mood:  catalyzed
Category: News and Politics

The National Hip Hop Political Convention – Flint , Leadership Development and Inter-Ethnic Relations, The Millions More Movement, and the Michigan American Civil Liberties Union Present:


The HIP-HOP: Know Your Rights Rally

 In light of the sagging pants issue and the criminalization of the hip hop generation, the NHHPC -Flint has decided to collaborate with several other organizations to host the "HIP-HOP: Know Your Rights Rally, an entertaining and educational hip-hop event with performances, informational tables, a freestyle battle, and speakers. The goal of the event is to raise political, social, and cultural awareness amongst the hip-hop generation and to mobilize the community for positive and progressive action. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

 

Place: The Urban League of Flint – 5005 Cloverlawn, Flint

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008

Time: 12pm-5pm 

 

Confirmed Performances By:

Jessica Care Moore
Dawn Demps

Jon Connor

Theory

Arian

Khary Frasier and General Population

Lucky Leoni

BAM and Dancin' Jeff

Possible Performers
Anonymous

Kudos

Kappa League

Organizational/Informational Tables
National Hip Hop Political Convention – Flint (NHHPC)

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Leadership Development in Inter-Ethnic Relations (LDIR)

The Shariki Group

The Sankofa Project

Ankh Media Group

Voter Education and Registration table (REMEMBER, THE DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 6TH, SO THIS MAY BE YOUR LAST CHANCE!)

Tenants Rights

And More...

 

This event is still being planned, so more info is to come. But if you want to volunteer and help us make this happen, contact one of the following NHHPC members:

 

Natasha "Theory" Thomas - 810-394-2211

Dawn Demps - 810-701-2820

Brandon Williams - 810-814-8151

Nayirrah Shariff - 810-610-3681

  

 

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B-MO

 
Knowing your rights is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your community.....if you know your rights The GOV cant take advantage of you or your community....

Much Love for hostin this
 
Posted by B-MO on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 5:08 PM
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sheilah

 
Theory, this event is much needed, not only in light of the outrageous "baggy pants" ordinance, but also with the recent disturbing devlopments in the economy. This venue no doubt will be an important one to bring attention to the erosion of our civil liberties. It should also go far to connect these rather "shocking" responses of the state to their increasing inability to resolve the economic and social crisis facing Flint and communities across the country. Arresting people for bagging pants will not resolve the issue of the rising cost of the necessaries of life; gas, food, housing, education, utilities, healthcare, etc. But the city of Flint, which is at depression levels with respect to job losses, poverty etc, making "baggy" pants the problem, is certainly a means of keeping folks distracted so we don't unite to fight for what is truly important. I applaud you and others who take time from your lives to educate and challenge us to get involved so that not only do we understand that the issue of baggy pants is an assault on our civil liberties but also that this diversion serves the purpose of letting the politicians and others off the hook for the deepening crisis facing us all! I wish I could be there. I will do my best to get as many of my friends and family to attend and support.

 
Posted by sheilah on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 1:20 PM
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