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Below are just some of the higlights of the 2008 Convention and Pre-Convention. The week will consist of various seminars, conferences, roundtable discussions, film festivals, concerts, exhibitions and other Hip Hop related events. 

The theme of the Pre-convention is "The State of Hip Hop" and many of the events planned will directly or indirectly address that theme.  The theme of the 2008 Convention is "Seizing the Time, for a Better Tomorrow".


CONFIRMED EVENTS INCLUDE:


Wednesday, July 30th
"BEYOND STYLES" B-Boy/Girl Summit & Dance Exhibition

Featuring a day long Summit to address issues effecting the Street Dance Community.

Location
SUMMIT: UNLV Campus Student Union
BATTLE/EXHIBITION:  Alexis Park Resort Roof Terrace:  375 E. Harmon, Las Vegas

Host: Popmaster Fabel of the legendary Rock Steady Crew
Performance: The Oddibles, and Freestyle World Record Holder Supernatural
Battles: 2on2 open battle for a cash price.  7on7 Exhibition battle between Knucklehead Zoo (Las Vegas) vs. Gamblers Crew (South Korea)
Exhibition of Styles:  Locking, Popping, Turf Dancing, Hyphy

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Thursday, July 31th
HIP HOP ACADEMICS SYMPOSIUM

Featuring a day long academic conference with panels, workshops and presentations addressing several issues, including but not limited to: the incorporation of Hip Hop elements and culture as a learning tool in grade school, Hip Hop related courses on the College and University level, Hip Hop research related degrees.

Location: UNLV Campus/Student Union
Host: Hip Hop Think Tank Academic Journal (Cal State University, Northridge).


A few confirmed presenters include:
Jeff Chang, author of Can't Stop, Won't Stop and Total Chaos: The Art And Aesthetics of Hip-hop
Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D., Assistent Professor of American Studies, Temple University Professor, Regular Consultant on Fox News and CNN News.
Asheru, artist and educator from the Hip Hop Education Literacy Program and best known for his opening theme song to the Boondocks Cartoon series.
Karine Stanford, Ph.D., Assistent Professor, Cal. State University, Northridge
Jadiam Wilson, Street Academics Radio, 8th Grade Teacher, Davenport, Iowa
Roderic R. Land, Ph.D., University of Utah

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Thursday, July 31st
"THE ART OF INDEPENDENCE"

Independent Artists Seminar & Showcase.  Features workshops and panel discussions around small business and independence from corporate mainstream monopolization and exploitation of hip hop culture, including but not limited to: record labels and recording, distribution, radio, graphic design, promotions and marketing.

Location: UNLV Campus and Alexis Park Resort 
Host: Bay Area Local Organizing Committee (BayLOC)
Performances: TBA



Friday, Aug. 1st
NHHPC POOL PARTY & CONCERT

Come and hang out with 2008 Convention attendee's from all over the country at the 2008 NHHPC POOL PARTY @ Alexis Park Resort Pool.  We will have food and drinks, music and lots of socializing.

ALL AGES
$5 With Regular Convention Registration Badges
$10 For Non-Convention Attendees
Live Performances by The Chapter Crew and Haiku d'etat (Aceyalone, Myka Nyne & Abstract Rude)
w/ Dj Drez
FF - ATU - Project Blowed - Rhymesayers






















Sunday, August 3rd
HIP HOP, SPIRITUALITY AND THE ATTACK ON LIBERATION THEOLOGY

As a closing plenary discussion, members of the spiritual community will address the recent media attacks on that community by the mainstream media and  will address the role this community can play in the social justice movement.  Panelists include:
  • Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr., Hip Hop Caucus
  • Minister Server, Temple of Hip Hop
  • Dereca Blackmon, BayLOC (NHHPC)
  • others TBA.


Also look out for details on NHHPC Film Screenings during the pre-convention and convention.

* Film Festival

MUCH MORE TO COME!!!!!

A full program and line up well be available soon.  If you have idea's that you would like to share with the organizing committee, or you would like to participate as a presenter at any of these events, please email a proposal and bio to conference organizers at:   info@nhhpc.org

 
Be sure to join the Hip Hop Political Agenda online network where you can participate in national dialogue around the development of the Agenda and the national actions associated with it.  It's free and easy.
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Saturday, August 1st
The NHHPC Welcomes "Get Silly" Take Over
A fundraiser to help raise money for school supplies for less fortunate students