On Saturday August 16th The Hip-Hop leaders a 501C3 organization will
bring at risk youth, celebrities, politicians, and community members
together to commune in the name of Peace. Covering some of the main
issues our youth face today dealing with black and brown violence, and
honoring the memory of Hip Hop Leaders alumni Dovon “Poo Poo” Harris.
Media sponsors KDAY Radio, MySpace, and Fusicology.com are joining
forces with The Hip-Hop Leaders conference to publicize one of the
greatest educational gatherings of the year. Community members such as
Congress Member Maxine Waters, Congress member Laura Richardson, Council
Member Elect Isadore Hall, and State Assembly member Karen Bass will
also be in attendance to support this highly anticipated event.
The Hip-Hop leaders that have signed on to participate in this years
events are: Akil (Jurassic 5), Arabian Prince (NWA), J Rock (World
Famous Beat Junkies), DJ Mark Luv (Zulu Nation), Scoop DeVille,
Spinderella (Salt N Peppa), Rosco, Ryan Ford (Source Magazine), Tierra
Mari, and Warren G. These influential Hip-Hop community members will
participate in a full days worth of “edu-tainment” consisting of
mentoring sessions for the children, reception to kick of the
festivities, global town hall meeting to discuss issues of importance,
Greek Step show competition, live concert performances, and Old School
themed after party to close the night and honor the history of Hip-Hop!