The goal of this workshop was to energize the Hip-Hop Generation for legislative initiatives and community action.  The discussions also served to help bridge the gap between Hip-Hop and non-Hip Hop fans and between the older and younger generation.

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-Georgia), 2BZ Media 2000

Morning Panel

"Evolution of the Hip-Hop movement and the various artistic methods used for community, legislative action."
Goal: To discuss the use of music and culture in the promotion of social change.

Special Guests:

Afeni Shakur, Owner Amaru Entertainment, Mother of 2PAC
Thomas Henderson, Promotions Director, LaFace Records
Kevin Powell,Author,Hip-Hop Historian,Television Personality

Moderator: Professor Griff, Minister of Information for Public Enemy

Mitch Faulkner, VP Radio Division, Maxwell Sound
Maurice Waddell, Hip-Hop Parent/CEO BP Productions
Sonia Murray, Staff Writer, AJC
Roslyn Ridgeway, Manager 
Biz Barrett aka tOObizzy mc, Positive Hip Hop Artist

Afternoon Panel

"The importance of owning/controlling their own product and understanding how the political system operates."

Goal:  To inform participants on how the political/music industry operate and are both related.  To inspire the Hip-Hop followers to take control of their product and image.

Moderator: Adrianna Spikes, VP GA State Youth/College Division NAACP

Phyllita Bolden, SE Market Mgr. Def Jam Records
Frank Ski, Host Frank Ski Morning Show WVEE 103.3
Twana James, Ryan Cameron Morning Show, 97.5
Councilwoman Mable "Able" Thomas

Biz Barrett(resume)
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