May 31st 2024.
Hip Hop 4 Peace is taking a stand against gun violence in the hip-hop community by hosting a thought-provoking conference in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The event, titled "Rap 4 Peace: A Hip-Hop Gun Violence Awareness Conference", will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the beautiful Shutters On The Beach in Santa Monica, California. The goal of this conference is to bring attention to the pressing issue of gun violence and advocate for peace within the world of hip-hop. Hip Hop 4 Peace has joined forces with the UNESCO Center For Peace and the United States Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations to organize this powerful event.
Throughout the day, attendees will engage in discussions addressing various aspects of gun violence in hip-hop culture. The topics will include the portrayal of guns in hip-hop music, mental health within the Black community, LGBTQ+ pride, and more. The conference will be hosted by Fox 11 anchor Christine Devine and feature speeches from influential figures in politics and healthcare such as Guy Gjoken, Chairman of the U.S. Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations; Rob Bonta, California Attorney General; Katannia Plummer-Mitchell, President, Latin American and the Caribbean, UNESCO; and Gabin Ahogbedji Allognon, President, African Federation, UNESCO. In addition, several well-known celebrities will also be in attendance, including Chuck D, founder of Public Enemy; DJ Battlecat; Lil Eazy E; Juana Sperling; Dub C and CJ Mack; Saint Harraway; and Marcus King.
Chuck D, a renowned hip-hop artist and advocate, states, "This nation's acceptance of gun violence as the norm is unacceptable. Hip-hop has the power to lead the way in bringing peace to our communities." This powerful statement sets the tone for the panel discussions that will take place at the conference, including "Hip Hop & Handguns," "Black Mental Health: Changing The Narrative Docu-series and Adverse Childhood/Community Experiences," and "Hip Hop Pride: LGBTQ+, Music, & Mental Wellness." The Entertainment Industry Panel on Gun Violence will feature DJ Battlecat, Gary Reeves, Warren G, Marcus King, and others. This will be followed by the President's Volunteer Service Award Gala, where Chuck D; Jon Tilli, Chair of dbPride and Director at Deutsche Bank; Dr. Stephon Alexander, Former President of the National Society of Black Physicists and Professor of Physics at Brown University; Dr. Angelina Ruffin, Managing Director of Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education; and Tina Marie Tyler, Founder of Hip Hop 4 Peace and President of the California Chapter of the U.S. Federations, UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations, will be honored with the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Tina Marie Tyler, the creator and executive producer of this event, explains, "This conference will focus on the trauma that underlies gun violence in Black, Hispanic, and other vulnerable communities. Hip-hop, with its roots in historic and systemic trauma, has the power to heal and spark change. We believe that peace is at the core of hip-hop culture and it should be celebrated on National Gun Violence Awareness Day." This event not only aims to bring awareness to the issue of gun violence but also to highlight the role of hip-hop in promoting peace and healing within communities. In line with this mission, the conference will also feature the 'Hip Hop Til Infinity' exhibit, featuring Snoop Dogg, in Los Angeles. This exhibit serves as a perfect example of how hip-hop can be used as a tool for positive change.
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