November has been celebrated as Hip Hop History Month in Seattle, Tacoma and throughout Washington State for well over a decade. In the tumultuous political climate of today, the lessons present in the heritage and legacy of Hip Hop culture are more valuable than ever.
Since its genesis in Black and Brown youth subculture of the 1970s, Hip Hop has grown into an internationally embraced cultural force. As the voice of the voiceless, Hip Hop continues to evolve, inspire, and influence broader society wherever it manifests. Hip Hop and its artistic practices have persisted as important tools for self-expression, community empowerment, and social change in the face of oppressive systems everywhere.
To honor Hip Hop History Month, we are calling upon our broader community of artists, educators, organizations, and more to join us in actively exploring and carrying this legacy forward. Here are just a few ideas for how:
- Learn more about Hip Hop history, starting in your own backyard
- Seek/support local Hip Hop artists and indy media that amplifies them
- Host a Hip Hop workshop, assembly or presentation
- Spread the word on HHHM
Hip Hop History Month 2023 Calendar
Nov 4 – Seattle Hip Hop Film Festival
Nov 6 – Writer’s Bench / Soulful Mondays / Exchange
Nov 6 – Earl Sweatshirt w/ The Alchemist
Nov 8 – Travis Scott
Nov 9 – Ms Lauryn Hill & Fugees
Nov 11 – 50 Years at MoPOP
Nov 11 – Honoring Phife Dawg and Diabetes Awareness Month
Nov 13 – Writer’s Bench / Soulful Mondays / Exchange
Nov 13 – Get Skooled!
Nov 14 – Gold Panda plus Manatee Commune
Nov 16 – Bring That Beat Back
Nov 16 – Native Hip Hop
Nov 18 – Black & Brown Male Summit
Nov 20 – Writer’s Bench / Soulful Mondays / Exchange
Nov 21 – Talib Kweli
Nov 27 – Writer’s Bench / Soulful Mondays / Exchange
Nov 29 – Living Legends & Brother Ali
Contact us if you have an event to submit.
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