arts & culture

Hip Hop & Youth Empowerment Summit

dmarques — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:27:42 -0500

Students from SWYC's University of Hip Hop helped organize the 2007 Hip Hop & Youth Empowerment Summit on November 29, 2007.

Held at Depaul University, the objective of the Chicago Hip Hop and Youth Empowerment Summit was to provide a space for:
· the celebration of youth and hip hop activism in Chicago
· the exposure of culture in context of the themes and issues that are being tackled in the larger community
· unity through the exhibition of talent and community building.

Hip Hop after school programs, organizers, political action committees and various allies convened on November 29th for an evening of speak out sessions, panel discussions, performances, art, information distribution and speeches. This evening served to reconnect to the root of Hip Hop, educate youth on the different actions being taken in the name of social justice, and inspire more positive action.

Featured at this event:

-Speak out sessions: Hip Hop organizers, social justice activists, elders and youth program representatives speaking on initiatives, themes, issues and positive action affecting the Chicago Hip Hop community.

Media Panel: Representatives from different groups were a part of a panel discussion on Hip-Hop in the media.

Info Tables: 15 organizations and allies held info tables; distributing information and resources on positive action

Interactive Mural: A canvas and supplies were provided for participants to artistically express their empowerment, vision and action as members and allies in Hip Hop. This mural will be displayed and added upon at following Chicago Hip Hop events.

Keynote Speaker: Cashus D of the Universal Zulu Nation Cashus presented on the Balance Campaign addressing issues of Hip-Hop in the Media

Performances included Ang13 and open break dancing, MCing, DJing and aerosol displays by youth.

Involved Organizations: Alternatives Inc (Connect Force, Girlworld), Southwest Youth Collaborative (Gen.Y, Univerity of Hip-Hop, SOUL) Hip-Hop Congress, Build, Little Village High School, Howard Area; Batey Urbano; Hip-Hop Political Action Commitee; Zulu NAtion Chicago; Chi-Rock All- Stars; STOP (Cabrini); Hip-Hop Filmmakers Caucus; Chicago Freedom School; World Can't Wait, Chicago Hip Hop Initiative, Blocks Together, Multi-Cultural Youth Project (CMAA, VAI,), CIWorkers Chicago, etc.

CFS Open Mic

dmarques — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:40:11 -0500

Start: Dec 15 2007 - 4:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

SAT, 12/15: Chicago Freedom School will be hosting its first ever OPEN MIC at the CFS space from 4:30-6 PM. DOOR PRIZES will be given, including a $50 gift certificate and tickets to see WICKED! Come out, meet new people, read or show some work, and learn more about the Chicago Freedom School.

THE CHICAGO FREEDOM SCHOOL
CENTER FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
719 S. State, #3N
Chicago, IL 60605

University of Hip Hop All-City Session

dmarques — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:33:22 -0500

Start: Dec 1 2007 - 1:00pm

End: Dec 1 2007 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

UNIVERSITY of HIP HOP ALL CITY MEETING & SUPER SESSION!

Celebrating World AIDS Day

1-5pm
Saturday, December 1st
Southwest Youth Collaborative/University of Hip Hop
6400 S. Kedzie

Open Breaking Session
Writer's Bench
Rap Cyphers
Open Tables- bring records!
DJ Dishwala
DJ Ron Ron

Hip-Hop & the Politics of Appropriation

dmarques — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:23:36 -0500

Start: Nov 14 2007 - 6:00pm

End: Nov 14 2007 - 8:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Hip-Hop & the Politics of Appropriation: A conversation with authors

Bakari Kitwana (Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop) & Adam Mansbach (Angry Black White Boy)

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
6-8pm
School of Social Service Administration Lobby
969 E. 60th Street

Book Signing to follow discussion.

Sponsored by University of Chicago Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture and the Organization of Black Students

Persons with a disability who may need assistance please contact CSRPC at 773-702-8063

SOUL Party/Fundraiser at the Funky Buddha!

dmarques — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:49:23 -0500

Start: Nov 8 2007 - 9:00pm

End: Nov 9 2007 - 2:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Jammin for Justice & the Southwest Youth Collaborative bring you:

Kitchen Sink @ Funky Buddha

Get together at the Funky Buddha Lounge this thursday to benefit SWYC's youth organizing initiative, SOUL (Sisters Organizing for United Leadership).

Featuring Chi Hip Hop: the Knomads, Lee Foss, and Blakish LIVE.

Nov 8th
9pm-2am
Funky Buddha Lounge
728 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL
21+ only

$10 cover goes to programming for our young women's projects. Be sure to say "SOUL" at the door- that's how we get the donations!

Spread the word!

Hip Hop & Youth Empowerment Summit Weekend

dmarques — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:49:15 -0500

Start: Nov 29 2007 - 5:00pm

End: Nov 29 2007 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Chicago Hip Hop and Youth Empowerment Summit Weekend

Hip Hop & Youth Empowerment Summit
Thurs, Nov. 29, 5pm to 9pm

Location: DePaul University Student Center (2250 N. Kenmore Chicago, IL

The objective of the Chicago Hip Hop and Youth Empowerment Summit is to provide a space for:
· the celebration of youth and hip hop activism in Chicago
· the exposure of culture in context of the themes and issues that are being tackled in the larger community
· unity through the exhibition of talent and community building.

Hip Hop after school programs, organizers, political action committees and various allies will convene on November 29th for an evening of
speak out sessions, panel discussions, performances, art, information distribution and speeches. Our hope is that this evening will serve to
reconnect to the root of Hip Hop, educate youth on the different actions being taken in the name of social justice and inspire more
positive action.

The following will be featured at this event:

-Speak out sessions: Hip Hop organizers, social justice activists, elders and youth program representatives will speak on initiatives,
themes, issues and positive action affecting the Chicago Hip Hop community.

Media Panel: Representatives from different groups will be a part of a panel discussion on Hip-Hop in the media.

Info Tables: We're expecting over 15 organizations and allies to staff info tables; distributing information and resources on positive action

Interactive Mural: A canvas and supplies will be provided for participants to artistically express their empowerment, vision and
action as members and allies in Hip Hop. This mural will be displayed and added upon at following Chicago Hip Hop events.
Keynote Speaker: Cashus D of the Universal Zulu Nation Cashus will be presenting on the Balance Campaign addressing issues of Hip-Hop in the Media

Performances: Youth groups will perform in their element specialty: break dancing, MCing, DJing and aerosol displays.

Chicago friends, allies, and anticipated guests: Alternatives Inc (Connect Force, Girlworld), Southwest Youth Collaborative (Gen.Y, Univerity of Hip-Hop, SOUL) Hip-Hop Congress, Build, Little Village High School, Howard Area; Batey Urbano; Hip-Hop Political Action Commitee; Zulu NAtion Chicago; Chi-Rock All- Stars; STOP (Cabrini); Hip-Hop Filmmakers Caucus; Chicago Freedom School; World Can't Wait, Chicago Hip Hop Initiative, Blocks Together, Multi-Cultural Youth Project (CMAA, VAI,), CIWorkers Chicago, etc.

For more info, or to rsvp, contact connect.force@gmail.com

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TRIBUTE TO CHI ROCK FLYPAPER FUNDRAISER!

Friday, Nov. 30. at Alternatives, Inc.
4730 N. Sheridan

Phase 2 exhibition
Breaking battles
Graffiti Jean Jacket Exhibit
DJ Shonroka
DJ 3rd Rail
Zulu Nation
Knomadz & more

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UNIVERSITY of HIP HOP ALL CITY MEETING & SUPER SESSION!
World AIDS Day

1-5pm
Saturday, December 1st at the Southwest Youth Collaborative/University of Hip Hop
6400 S. Kedzie

Open Breaking Session
Writer's Bench
Rap Cyphers
Open Tables- bring records!
DJ Dishwala
DJ Ron Ron

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5937443919
myspace.com/swyouthcollaborative

Freestyle Fridays Open Mic!

dmarques — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:04:01 -0400

Start: Nov 2 2007 - 8:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Regular Open Mics are back at SWYC's University of Hip Hop! Join our youth every other friday for Freestyle Fridays, featuring spoken word poetry, songs, emcees, and open breakdance.

Freestyle Fridays are hosted by Ang13 & Sin and feature DJ Ron-Ron.

Upcoming dates: This Friday Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Nov. 30.

8-11pm at 6400 S. Kedzie Ave.

Spread the word!

**Note, Open Mic for Nov. 30 has been moved to the next day, Saturday, December 1st to coincide with World AIDS Day and the University of Hip Hop All-City Session. There will also be a SOUL(Sisters Organized for United Leadership) Children's Clothing and Bake Sale.

12-5pmm
SWYC Amandla Center
6400 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL

http://www.swyc.org/uhiphopsession for details.

Teaching for Justice Curriculum Fair

dmarques — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:19:46 -0400

Start: Nov 10 2007 - 11:00am

End: Nov 10 2007 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Multicultural, Participatory, Anti-Racist, Critical, Pro-Justice.

Teachers for Social Justice (TSJ) of Chicago presents the 7th annual Teaching For Justice CURRICULUM FAIR. SWYC Generation Y Youth will be presenting a resource table at this event.

Saturday, November 10.
11-5PM
Orozco Academy
1940 W. 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

The Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair is like a Science or History Fair, except volunteer educators "present" and share ideas for bringing topics of social justice into the classroom.

The day's schedule also features Education for Liberation-oriented workshops, resource tables, lunch, and an open forum on "Teachers as Activists" (1-2:45PM).

Join us on November 10 for this exchange of resources and spirited discussion between educators, students, and community leaders from throughout the Midwest. This event, co-sponsored by Rethinking Schools Magazine (www.rethinkingschools.org), is organized entirely by teacher and student volunteers. CPDUs are availble.

http://www.teachersforjustice.org for more info.

Gen Y/ SOUL Fundraisers at Funky Buddha!

dmarques — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:26:05 -0400

Start: Nov 1 2007 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Get together at the Funky Buddha lounge the next two Thursdays to benefit SWYC youth organizing initiatives!

Nov 1st
9pm-close
$10 cover goes to Gen Y if you say "Generation Y" at the door.

Nov 8th
9pm-close
$10 cover goes to Sisters Organizing for United Leadership if you say "SOUL" at the door.

Funky Buddha is located at 728 W Grand Ave # 1, Chicago, IL 60610

Both of these evenings will be fun reunions of our beloved adult allies and alums! 21 and over.

Um Kulthum Egyptian National Orchestra

dmarques — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:09:10 -0400

Start: Nov 1 2007 - 8:00pm

End: Nov 1 2007 - 10:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Flyer from our friends at AAAN:

The Arab American Action Network is inviting you to our annual even and fund raiser featuring the Um Kulthum Egyptian National Orchestra on Thursday, November 1st, 2007, at 8 PM, at the University of Chicago's Mandel Hall on 1131 E. 57th Street.

The AAAN has been providing social services, youth development programming, community organizing, advocacy, adult education, and cultural outreach since 1995. We serve hundreds of families per year, have initiated a new creative writing program for high school students, are in the forefront of the immigrant rights movement for legalization and to protect Arab immigrants and Arab Americans from discrimination and racist attacks, and have organized many cultural events like this one, including concerts for Marcel Khalife and the El Funoun Palestinian debka troupe. So we really hope that you can attend this historic concert and support our work.

Tickets are available for $100,$60, and $30 for students with IDs. The 100-dollar tickets are in the first 10 rows, the 60-dollar tickets are in the rest of the floor, and the 30-dollar tickets are in the balcony.

You can email me directly with ticket requests to: aaanevent(at)gmail.com, or

You can send your checks and your ticket order to:

AAAN
c/o Gihad Ali
3148 W. 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60629

And we will hold your tickets at the Will Call table the evening of the event.

Free parking is available at 55th and Ellis, a couple of short blocks from the hall.

Thank you for your support and Please spread the word!