No More Prisons

new report from Yvonne Bynoe and Urban Think Tank -a good primer on building a hip-hop movement... also check out www.UrbanThinkTank.org




MAKING OF A MASTER PLAN:
TAKING HIP HOP FROM CULTURAL EXPRESSION TO SOCIAL MOVEMENT



In recent years there has been much discussion about the emergence of a Hip Hop political movement. Urban Think Tank Institute’s report is the first to provide critical information so that for organizers and activists can more effectively galvanize their constituencies around social and political issues. This report, using a historical perspective, examines the current social and political factors that affect the Hip Hop generation, those adults born approximately between 1965 and 1984 and their ability to institute a new social movement. Moreover, the report discusses the current state of this age cohort and the obstacles existing that prevent its political mobilization. Lastly, the report provides community leaders and activists with recommendations for actions to take to better organize and mobilize young adults.

This analysis was conducted as part of Urban Think Tank Institute’s commitment to make relevant analysis and useful research available to activists and community leaders. Founded in 2000, the Urban Think Tank Institute has had as one of its goals to provide activists and community leaders with research and analysis that can assist them in their organizing and mobilization efforts. To that end, Urban Think Tank produces position papers, reports, holds public forums and maintains a web site, www.UrbanThinkTank.org and generates a regular e-newsletter.



PRICE: $13.00

Page count: 30


Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Social Movements

What is Hip Hop Culture?

Current Challenges to Developing Social Movement from within the Hip Hop Generation

Recommendations for Community Organizers and Leaders


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