July 28.2008 - August 3.2008

Las Vegas,

The bi-annual National Hip Hop Political Convention (NHHPC) is a meeting where activists, organizers, artists, writers, journalists, scholars, and students from across the country develop and evolve the National Hip Hip Political Agenda, receive and participate in trainings, discussions, workshops, get inspired and build infrastructure for the hip hop political movement.

More information on scheduling, events, and registration will be availible soon here.

The pre-convention, The State of Hip Hop, is being held from July 28-31, and many of the events planned will directly or indirectly address that theme.
Some of the Ideas being developed for the Pre-Convention include:
* B-Boy/Girl Summit and Dance Exhibition
* Hip Hop Educators - Academic Seminar
* National Hip Hop Students Conference
* Graphic Arts and Photo Gallery Exhibits
* International Hip Hop Film Festival
* "Shame on America" Film Festival
* Independent Artists Seminar
* MC and Beat Production Battle
* Hip Hop Fashion Show
* Theatrical Performances
* Unsigned Hype Performances
* Hip Hop Journalists Symposium