June 2006
Some of Hip-Hop’s most revolutionary artists in New York City are
supporting Charles Barron’s run for congress in the 10th Congressional
District. On Thursday June 29th, 2006, M1 of Dead Prez, Killah Priest,
DCQ of Medina Green, and many others join former Black Panther and NYC
Councilman Charles Barron at the Lab in Brooklyn at 1483 Fulton Street
for a benefit concert.
This is not the first time Charles Barron has been supported by the
Hip-Hop community. Last year, when New Jersey raised the bounty on
revolutionary Assata Shakur to $1 million, Mos Def, Talib Kweli and
Dead Prez joined Charles Barron at City Hall for a press conference for
Barron’s resolution requesting clemency for the freedom fighter.
Hip-Hop has long been an avid fan of Charles Barron for his work around
reparations, securing funds to address black male unemployment and high
rates of incarceration, his opposition to legislative attacks on
graffiti artwork, and his unwillingness to waver on any issue in public
office including police brutality. In April, Barron called for quality
healthcare for artists at the Congressional Hearing for Artists on
Healthcare alongside Congressman John Conyers.
Although, Hip-Hop artists are not apolitical, they are usually
apathetic to supporting or endorsing candidates however, M1 of Dead
Prez explained, “Without revolutionaries in office, how do we, the
people, make revolutionary change? The answer is simple: Charles
Barron, a revolutionary, understands that our communities need real
“solutionaries” to make real change.”
The hip-hop generation has the power to greatly impact electoral
politics. Hip-Hop Revolutionaries for Charles Barron is a fundraising
concert for Barron?s Congressional Campaign – more appropriately the
People?s campaign, which must raise at least $100,000 by the end of
June to run a viable campaign. Just $30,000 more for the month of June
is needed to achieve this goal. Tickets for the concert are only $25.00
at the door. It is hoped that those who can afford to make an
additional campaign contribution will do so during solicitation at the
concert. Please spread the word!!!
Hip-Hop Revolutionaries for Charles Barron
The Lab -1483 Fulton Street (Corner of Brooklyn Ave)
A train to Nostrand/ C train to Kingston & Troop
7pm to 10pm
$25.00 at the door.
For more information visit www.BarronforCongress.com or e-mail
Omowale@BarronforCongress.com
Or call:
Omowale Adewale: 917-239-8992
Nayo Joy Simmons: 917-584-7604
