The Hip Hop and Social Change Conference will take place on October 3 - 4, 2003 at The Field Museum. Below is a schedule of Conference events. To register in advance for the Hip Hop and Social Change Conference, please go to the Conference Registration page. For further information contact: Public Programs Reservations at 312.665-7400. FRIDAY OCTOBER 3 On-site Registration (9:00 am – 9:45 am) West Entrance Lobby, Lower Level Opening Remarks (9:45 am – 10:00 am) James Simpson Theater, Lower Level Welcome John McCarter, President and CEO, The Field Museum Introduction Raymond Codrington, Conference Organizer Panel 1 - Hip Hop Culture (10:00 am – 11:30 am) James Simpson Theater, Lower Level What issues confront those involved in the production and practice of hip hop culture. Ang 13 Kevin Coval Jonzi D Tone B Nimble David Muhammad Panel 2 - Hip Hop in the US and Abroad (11:45 am – 1:15 pm) James Simpson Theater, Lower Level What are the local and global elements of hip hop’s movement. Marcyliena Morgan Racquel Rivera Livo Sansone Cristina Veran Lunch (1:15 pm – 2:15 pm) On your own. Presentation (1:00 pm – 2:15 pm) (Open to the public. Free with Field Museum admission) Lecture Hall 2, Lower Level Explore the role of graffiti in hip hop culture as art form and movement. Zephyr Panel 3 - Political Present (2:30 pm – 4:00 pm) James Simpson Theater, Lower Level How is political activity defined at the present time in and out of the hip hop community. Toni Blackman T. J. Crawford Vincente Duran Bakari Kitwana M1 Panel 4 - Political Futures (4:15 pm – 5:45 pm) James Simpson Theater, Lower Level How will political activity be defined and practiced in the future. Shaheen Ariefdien James Bernard Jeff Chang Marinieves Alba Yunus Rafiq SATURDAY OCTOBER 4 On-site Registration (9:00 am – 9:45 am) West Entrance Lobby, Lower Level Note: Workshops have limited enrollment therefore, pre-registration is strongly recommended. To pre-register visit the ‘Conference Registration’ section of this website. Workshop 1 - Education and Hip Hop Section A (10:00 am – 11:30 am) Section B (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm) Classroom A, Lower Level How can hip hop culture be incorporated into the classroom to communicate with students. Moving from theory to practice, this workshop pushes the boundaries of how hip hop can be used to educate. Facilitated by Tripple Black. Workshop 2 - Dance Section A (10:00 am – 11:30 am) Section B (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm) Rice Hall, Main Level While often not given attention, dance is one of hip hop’s most expressive forms. What are the technical, philosophical and cultural elements needed to communicate effectively in hip hop. Facilitated by Boogie. Workshop 3 - Spoken Word Section A (10:00 am – 11:30 am) Section B (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm) Maori Meeting House, Upper Level Spoken word is increasingly becoming popular among people throughout the world as an extension and rewinding of hip hop and other previous oral traditions. What is spoken word and how can it be used as a tool for transformation and learning. Facilitated by Kevin Coval. Workshop 4 - Hip Hop Visuals Section A (10:00 am – 11:30 am) Section B (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm) Classroom B, Lower Level How can the visual element of hip hop culture be used as a tool of expression and communication. Facilitated by Casper. Workshop 5 - Rap Section A (10:00 am – 11:30 am) Section B (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm) Lecture Hall 2, Lower Level Rap is hip hop’s public face. Explore the technical and philosophical aspect of the production of rap music. Learn how to create art that moves the culture in different directions. Facilitated by Capital D (All Natural). Workshop 6 - Political Awareness Section A (10:00 am – 11:30 am) Section B (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm) Classroom C, Lower Level Define issues and strategies to define and increase political awareness while considering the meaning of social change. Discuss how to create links between local, national and international groups. Facilitated by Marienes Neves. Lunch (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) On your own Presentation - Global Hip Hop (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) Lecture Hall 1, Lower Level (Open to the public. Free with Field Museum entry) How can we better understand hip hop as a global culture. These issues will be examined through video footage from around the world followed by a discussion. Cristina Veran Hip Hop Film Screenings (12:30 pm - 2:45 am) Lecture Hall 1, Lower Level (Open to the public. Free with Field Museum entry) Straight Outta Hunters Point by Kevin Epps (75 mins) Estilo Hip Hop by Vee Bravo (12 mins) Testimonio Hip Hop Ano 2000 by Vanessa Gocksch (23 mins) You Have The Right To Break the Silence by Sista II Sista (5 mins) Film and Media Discussion (2:45 pm – 4:00 pm) Lecture Hall 1, Lower Level (Open to the public. Free with Field Museum entry) What key issues arise in the production and visual representation of hip hop culture. Max Benitez Martha Diaz Jessica Green Clyde Valentine Keynote Address (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm) James Simpson Theater, Lower Level Mos Def and Talib Kweli (Black Star)