The Department of Women?s Studies is sponsoring a unique cultural event entitled Hip Hop Feminism. This event will be held in the University Union Chesapeake rooms 303 and 304 on Monday, April 5, 2010 from 3:30PM ? 5:30PM
In a hip hop and R’n’B world dominated by men and noted for misogyny, the unstoppable female lyricists of Say My Name speak candidly about class, race, and gender in pursuing their passions as female MCs. This worldwide documentary takes viewers on vibrant tour of urban culture from hip hop’s birthplace in the Bronx, to grime on London’s Eastside and all points in between. Featuring interviews and performances from a diverse cast including Remy Ma, Jean Grea, Erykah Badu, Estelle and newcomers Choc Thai, Invincible and Miz Korona, this powerful doc delves into the personal stories of women balancing professional dreams with the realities of poor urban communities, race, sexism, and motherhood. These are women turning adversity into art.
For more information, contact Lisa Pressman at {lpressman@towson.edu}
