TODAY: Talib Kweli on YoungVoterLive!
At 3 p.m. Eastern, the League will be broadcasting LIVE from Jackson State University on YoungVoterLive.com.
The panel, called “Gender and Racial Politics in Today’s Media,” is a part of the Rap Sessions series. The panelists who will be speaking out tomorrow include:
- Talib Kweli
- Bakari Kitwana
- Elizabeth Mendez Berry
- Mark Anthony Neal
- Joan Morgan
- John Jennings
The interactive event will be broadcast on UStream and will examine the ways that race and gender are perceived and discussed in national culture in the aftermath of the election of Barack Obama. The provocative, 90-minute town hall-style gathering will challenge participants to examine ways the “Obama Era” has impacted discussions of race and gender in America.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON TWITTER by tweeting @TheLeague99, using the hashtag #rapsessions
YoungVoterLive: #HiTekTalk on Social Justice & Politics in Ohio
Prolific hip-hop artist, Hi-Tek will be joining us at Elementz Hip-Hop in Cincinnati for an hour of #realtalk on the upcoming election in Ohio.
RSVP on Facebook for the next episode of YoungVoterLive Oct. 26th at 4 p.m. Eastern.
Young people are taking to the streets as we face rampant unemployment and unprecedented attacks on our right to vote. Ohio sets the stage for political movements nationwide – and this is no exception. The past 11 presidential election outcomes have been decided by the state of Ohio. Make no mistake about it – #2012StartsNow.
Tweet your questions for Hi-Tek @TheLeague99 to get them answered LIVE!
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