 The historic 3-day gathering will include panels addressing a broad range of issues, from "The Prison Industrial Complex", "Sexuality and Homophobia in Hip Hop", "Anti-Violence Youth Organizing", to "Guerilla Radio-The Internet's Impact on The Music Industry". The conference will also feature special graf exhibits by Jim Prighoff and dzine. The conference will feature performances by some of the hottest underground artists including Screwball (Tommy Boy), Dead Prez (Loud), Planet Asia (Ground Control/Nu Gruv), Bahamadiah (Goodvibe), Zion I (Ground Control/Nu Gruv), and Rebel Lion (Black Panther Collective). Performance showcases of local talent will also be featured. The Saturday concert will unite some of the most talented women performers in Hip Hop today giving the spotlight to an all-female line up. Saturday night performers are: the Anomolies, Medusa (Goodvibe), Shortee (Bomb Hip Hop), Neb Luv (Goodvibe), and DJ Kuttin Kandi (5th Platoon). Other speakers and panelists include Davey D, Dan Frosch, Mtume Ya Salaam, Professor Craig Werner, Minister Abdullah Muhammad, Adam Matthews, Luis Cardona, Rachel Raimist, Asia 1, and Shaka Shakur. Participants may register online at www.hiphopgeneration.org to insure access to all events and exhibitions. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Associated Students of Madison and the Wisconsin Union Directorate Media & Promotions Contact: Greg DL - grdalziel@hotmail.com 608-262-1206 608-265-3549 fax
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