A.V. Perkins Lumidee Aaliyah Duah Deborah Harris D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C.

The Business of Hip Hop, Careers, and Activism

A Program featuring Aaliyah Duah , D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C. , Lumidee , A.V. Perkins and Deborah Harris

Program Hosted By

About this Program

Hip Hop moves people. The passion around Hip Hop creates opportunities for making money and changing minds. The business of Hip Hop includes music production, artist management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Hip Hop also plays a big role in activism and politics. Hip Hop impacts the economy, social issues, and politics, while artists use their platforms to raise awareness about important issues.

August 03, 2023, 04:30 PM

04:30 PM - 05:45 PM

About The Speakers

Aaliyah Duah

Aaliyah Duah


D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C.

D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C.


Lumidee

Lumidee


A.V. Perkins

A.V. Perkins


Deborah Harris

Deborah Harris

Location

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

45-50 Van Dam Street, Long Island City

Amazon

Main Sponsor

Queens Public Library

Partners

IMLS

In 2021, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $425.7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.

Main Sponsor