February 20 NYC - An Evening of Hip Hop History

Join The Hip Hop Culture Center as we celebrate Black History Month with an Evening of Hip Hop History.

Friday, February 20th

The Hip Hop Culture Center
2nd Floor of the Magic Johnson Theater
2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Harlem, New York City

"An Evening of Hip Hop History" will observe Black history month and Hip Hop through a presentation by Jamel Shabazz, art exhibitions, film screenings, and special performances.

6:30pm-7:30pm ?The Lesson Plan?
Screening of ?The Lesson Plan?, a short film about the impact of Willie Lynch. Q & A
following by director Eddy Duran.

8:00pm-8:30pm Renaldo Davidson?s Obama Art Series
Talented Artist , Renaldo Davidsonintroduces his 44 series, a retrospective collection
of Obama & family portraits

8:30pm-9:30pm Hip Hop Photo Legend Jamel Shabazz
Noted Hip Hop photographer and author, Jamel Shabazzpresents his work and vision.
?Back in The Day?, ?A Time Before Crack?, and ?The Last Sunday in June?. Q & A and
book signing.

9:30pm-10:45pm Hottest Poets host Old School Hip Hop Tribute & Poetry Jam
Rapathon Alumni pay tribute to KRS 1, Nas, Brand Nubian, Biggie, and Jay Z. This
segment will also include Hip Hop Questions for prizes and performances with poetry.

10:45pm-12:00pm After Party featuring DJ Mike Doelo
Music & Mingle

ALL EMCEES/SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS INVITED

MC/Spoken Word Artists with best freestyle of the evening will win cash prize of $100

FREE UNTIL 6:30PM - $10 FROM 6:30PM UNTIL 9PM - AFTER PARTY $15

Call 212-234-7171 for more info