Night in the Library: The Philosophy of Hip-Hop

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, and the beginning of a sonic, cultural and socio-political revolution that changed the U.S. and the world. To commemorate the anniversary, Brooklyn Public Library will present NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY: THE PHILOSOPHY OF HIP-HOP on Saturday, June 17, from 7 pm - 2 am at Central Library.

Join us for this FREE event that will take over the entire Central Library building to celebrate hip-hop culture past, present and future, with keynote addresses, live DJs, film screenings, discussions, debates and contemplative engagements. BPL invites you to celebrate hip-hop and spend a NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY. Entrance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY is an annual event that explores philosophy in unexpected and provocative ways, focusing on a different and exciting subject area each year.

Guest Speakers:

KRS-ONE, RAPSODY, BRANDON "JINX" JENKINS, HAWA, DAPPER DAN & THE HON. DR. GLORIA CARTER

Hosts:

LeBrandon Smith and Kelly Harrison of Really Just Hip Hop and April R. Silver of Akila Worksongs