Young People Fight Back Against Voter Suppression in Ohio

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One Hood Media reports live from Cleveland, Ohio as early voting brings long lines and high energy and witness first hand voter suppression tactics and a group of youth that won't be denied. Jesse Jackson, Angela Woodson and Hip-Hop author/activist Bakari Kitwana were also present to protect the rights of Ohio voters.

For more info on Vote Mob go to www.votemob.org

Rap Sessions: Hip-Hop and Politics at San Jose State | Hip Hop 4 Change Conference

A panel discussion on the intersection of Hip Hop and Politics took place at the Hip Hop 4 Change conference March 10th 2012 at San Jose State. 

The discussion ranged from grassroots organizing, to whether or not voting makes a difference, building a movement to holding elected officials accountable. There was also an in-depth analysis of race; The panel included Boots Riley of the Coup and Occupy Oakland, Shamako Noble of Hip Hop Congress, Ohio based political organizer Angela Woodson and author/ scholar Adam Mansbach. Author Bakari Kitwana of Rap Sessions was the moderator.