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ren

throw your hands up for the new Hip Hop Task Force!
« on: February 14, 2024, 10:44:14 AM »
https://www.khon2.com/washington-dc/dems-launch-new-hip-hop-task-force/

Democratic representatives held a press conference Wednesday to announce the formation of the first ever Congressional Hip-Hop Task Force.

“Hip hop is not just music. It’s not just an art form,” Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) said. “It’s a culture with a multi-billion dollar economy. But we haven’t harnessed the power of it yet, to make transformative change in legislation.”

Shay Lawson, policy chair for Black Music Action Coalition, spoke about the objectives of the advocacy organization and how it aligns with the new Hip-Hop Task Force.

“[We are] committed to utilizing the cultural capital of black music to influence the music industry and greater society on the issues of racial justice and equity through policy, philanthropic and educational initiatives” Lawson said.

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) pointed to the RAP Act, which he and Bowman introduced in 2022 and again last year, as the type of meaningful legislation upon which the task force could build.

Among other things, the RAP Act would limit the use of song lyrics as evidence in court rooms. As of 2022, over 500 cases across the country had introduced rap lyrics as evidence of crimes.

Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, co-chair and founder of BMAC, gave a shoutout to artists like Fat Joe, Meek Mill and Jay-Z for their work within hip-hop culture.

“What you are watching is the maturation of the culture,” Prophet said. “You are watching us come together and take something that came from nothing that came out of despair, that came out of being disenfranchised. Now you’re seeing the effects of that culture growing up.”

In addition to Reps. Johnson and Bowman, the task force will also include Reps. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) and Andre Carson (Ind.). It is not clear whether any Republicans will join the task force.

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mrgaf

Re: throw your hands up for the new Hip Hop Task Force!
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2024, 11:20:49 AM »
Screw hip hop! 8)
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: throw your hands up for the new Hip Hop Task Force!
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2024, 11:25:28 AM »
Hip Hop Music

Rap Music

Both are oxymorons.

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QUIETShooter

Re: throw your hands up for the new Hip Hop Task Force!
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2024, 12:16:04 PM »
Concentrate on the border, you f*ckn pr*cks.

While you're at it, work on the other pressing issues like crime, homelessness, the economy, and aid for all the wars you asshats started.

Never mind this black crap.  You forgot the other colors that make up this great nation.
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Chrashd

Re: throw your hands up for the new Hip Hop Task Force!
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2024, 02:44:30 PM »
 :wtf: :geekdanc:
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oldfart

Re: throw your hands up for the new Hip Hop Task Force!
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2024, 03:40:35 PM »
sounds like a job for AOC

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ren

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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2024, 05:41:16 PM »
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