Hip Hop Summit

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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Ralph McDaniels

Ralph McDaniels

Hip Hop Coordinator, Queens Public Library

Elena Romero

Elena Romero

Journalist, Professor, Author and TV correspondent

Queens Public Library

Queens Public Library

QPL

Aaliyah Duah

Aaliyah Duah

Bruce Jackson

Bruce Jackson

Chubb Rock

Chubb Rock

Dan Charnas

Dan Charnas

DJ Chuck Chillout

DJ Chuck Chillout

DJ Amira & Kayla

DJ Amira & Kayla

LBX Dance Academy

LBX Dance Academy

Dr. Brandeis Marshall

Dr. Brandeis Marshall

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

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

Lumidee

Lumidee

A.V. Perkins

A.V. Perkins

DJ Wiz

DJ Wiz

KRS-One

KRS-One

Rocky Bucano

Rocky Bucano

DJ Ted Smooth

DJ Ted Smooth

Tuma Basa

Tuma Basa

Director of Black Music & Culture, YouTube

Mr. Cheeks

Mr. Cheeks

DreamDoll

DreamDoll

Rikki Byrd

Rikki Byrd

Tianni Janae Graham

Tianni Janae Graham

Malik Dupri

Malik Dupri

Dave Huie

Dave Huie

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Programs

DJ Set by Amira & Kayla & DJ Lennox

August 03, 2023, 02:30 PM
DJ Amira & Kayla DJ Lennox

Introductory Speakers Welcome (Hosted by Ralph McDaniels) & Performance by LBX Dance Academy

August 03, 2023, 03:00 PM
Ralph McDaniels LBX Dance Academy

Hip Hop History, Science, Technology & Innovation

August 03, 2023, 03:30 PM
Aaliyah Duah Dr. Brandeis Marshall DreamDoll Phresher Young B Dr. David James

Performance by Dr David James, King UpRock and Dowe Twins Freestyle

August 03, 2023, 04:15 PM
Queens Public Library

The Business of Hip Hop, Careers, and Activism

August 03, 2023, 04:30 PM
Aaliyah Duah D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C. Lumidee A.V. Perkins Deborah Harris

Presentation of Dope University, A.V. Perkins

August 03, 2023, 05:15 PM
A.V. Perkins

Exhibits and Interactive Experiences

August 03, 2023, 05:30 PM
Queens Public Library

DJ Set by DJ Wiz

August 03, 2023, 06:30 PM
DJ Wiz

Paving the Way: Pioneers of Hip Hop

August 03, 2023, 07:00 PM
Ralph McDaniels D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C. KRS-One DJ Hurricane MC Sha-Rock Original Cipha Sounds Fred "Bugsy" Buggs

Fashion Show and DJ Wiz

August 03, 2023, 08:15 PM
DJ Wiz

Switch the Style Up: Fashion in Hip Hop

August 03, 2023, 08:30 PM
Elena Romero Rikki Byrd Tianni Janae Graham Malik Dupri Dave Huie Camille Lawrence

Fashion Slide Show

August 03, 2023, 09:30 PM
Queens Public Library

Dj Set By Chuck Chillout

August 04, 2023, 02:30 PM
DJ Chuck Chillout

The Message: Media, Technology, and the Future

August 04, 2023, 03:00 PM
Bruce Jackson Dr. Brandeis Marshall Rocky Bucano DJ Ted Smooth Tuma Basa Datwon Thomas Whitney-Gayle Benta

Interactive performances; Open Mic and Freestyle Cypher with DJ Preme

August 04, 2023, 04:15 PM
Queens Public Library

Exhibits and Interactive Experiences

August 04, 2023, 05:00 PM
Queens Public Library

Cash Rules Everything

August 04, 2023, 06:00 PM
Chubb Rock Dan Charnas Mr. Cheeks DreamDoll

DJ Set with DJ Stokes

August 04, 2023, 07:00 PM
Queens Public Library

Fight the Power: Social Justice and Education

August 04, 2023, 07:30 PM
Dr. Shango Blake Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. Ajene Watson Dr. Chris Emdin Al Pizzaro Mysonne Linen Dr. Nadia Lopez

Graffiti Exhibit

August 04, 2023, 08:45 PM
Queens Public Library

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.