August 16, 2008

Vote Hip Hop & Talib Kweli

Posted by Jamilah King at 11:22AM

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Hip Hop's not running for president in November -- well, not exactly. But the issues that effect young people and communities of color are crucial. From the fight for affordable healthcare to tangible plans to end violence on our streets, our issues don't just end when the ballots are counted.

That's why WireTap teamed up with Generation Vote and judges like Talib Kweli to launch Vote Hip Hop. You can win money and speak your mind. Here's how (from our press release):

The contest is separated into three categories -- audio, video, and design. Are you a graf artist? Throw up your message on a piece! Begin the movement with one of your own! A DJ? Blend together the messages that speak to you! An emcee or poet? Tell us what's on your mind! Any way that you creatively express your thoughts about the candidates and social issues that affect you and your community, put it on a track, video, or visual art piece, hop onto www.votehiphop.com, and upload it for the world to see -- and then check out and vote on the work of other people across the globe!

The Prizes:

Winners selected by online voters and judges, including Talib Kweli, will have their work displayed in national voter registration drives, BET.com, Current TV and WiretapMag.org. Plus, winners in each category also each get $500 and a free trip to a nationally televised awards ceremony!

Also, be sure to endorse the Youth Agenda, which outlines the key issues we want our next president to stand firm on throughout their presidency.

For more info, contact Jamilah King at Jamilah@WireTapMag.org, or show us what you've got at www.votehiphop.org!