May 14th-21st 2007, is the 10th Annual Hiphop Appreciation Week. Every year during the third week in May, conscious Hiphoppas come together to discuss Hiphop beyond entertainment. However, even in 2007 such a discussion is not for everyone. Everyone does not see the vision of a unified, self governed and prosperous Hiphop Kulture. Most people can only understand Hiphop as rap music. Even more people prefer to only use the elements of Hiphop to satisfy their own self interest. Hiphop Appreciation Week is a time set aside to show one's appreciation for what Hiphop has done to advance the quality of one's life. Such a vision is reserved for those who truly care for the further development of Hiphop-the culture. We believe in Hiphop's ability to prevent sickness, hate, ignorance and poverty while producing health, love, awareness and wealth. Hiphop Appreciation Week is our time to publicly manifest such a vision. How will you support?
Since 1998 the third week in May has become a time to reflect upon our roles as citizens of the international Hip Hop community and to recommit ourselves to Hip Hop's core principles of peace, love, unity and safely having fun!
Every year during Hiphop Appreciation Week the Temple of Hiphop presents a series of events, concerts, retreats and cultural conferences throughout the United States, aimed at addressing some of Hiphop's more pressing issues. In past years we have reflected upon such themes as; Peace (2001), Freedom (2005) and Action (2006). In an effort to further decriminilize Hiphop's public image, this year from May 13th to the 20th 2007, we encourage all Hiphoppas to perform "Communication". Hiphoppas MUST be aware of what we are communicating to the world. Be mindful of every word, thought, and action that you communicate to others. Most attuned Hiphoppas perform "Communication" to create productive arenas via the performance of what they communicate to others. Each spoken idea creates an awareness around the Hiphoppa. This awareness attracts people, places, and things that further help create its existence.
We are commited to exploring ways in which Hiphop can direct community attention (especially youth) toward excellence in civics and community preservation. We know that it is the power of Hiphop that authenticates people, places and makes things "cool" and appealing to those youth influenced by Hiphop. We know that it is Hiphop that is actually speaking to our youth. This year due to the salient issues facing our community, as a suggestion from our Kultural Specialists, the focus of our Hip Hop cultural communication should be concentrated in furthering Afrika Bambaataa's call to boycott commercial "rap" radio, and the Temple of Hiphop's call for the proper preparation of our communities for future natural disasters and/or terrorists attacks. At a time when lawlessness, corruption, wrongdoing and misconduct are the norm, concerned conscious responsible citizens must communicate the peace, love, unity and fun capable of rendering victory over these oppressive cirmcumstances. For more information on Hiphop Appreciation Week, volunteering, promoting, organizing, registering and/or conducting a local event in your area visit www.templeofhiphop.org or contact MalikONE at IAMHIPHOP1970@YAHOO.COM
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