“We're excited that communities around the country will come together to deepen their understanding of hip hop as it turns 50,' - hip-hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels, who works with the Queens Public Library.
launched late last month and will feature a mix of in-person and virtual programs, including panel discussions, author talks, and workshops digging into the genre’s history and influence on American culture. The country-wide initiative was made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and will culminate with a two-day summit, August 3 and 4, in Queens, New York.
The Queens Public Library in New York City is spearheading the effort and will help other participating institutions create different programs . The QPL — which has built up its own collection of artifacts documenting ’s history and legacy in the borough — launched its own hip-hop program in 2015, hiring Ralph McDaniels, co-creator of the pioneering show“Hip-hop has been used as a learning tool for many years,” McDaniels said in a statement. “We are humbled by the IMLS grant and the response we have received from our partners and collaborators, and excited that communities around the country will come together to deepen their understanding of hip hop as it turns 50.
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