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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2023
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County Library Lecture Explores History and Culture of Hip-Hop with Maurice Johnson
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Leon County Government |
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Leon County Library Lecture Series |
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Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. |
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LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Ave. |
Join Leon County Government for the next installment of the award-winning Library Lecture Series on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. at the downtown Main Library. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Florida A&M University faculty member Maurice Johnson will take attendees on a journey through the historical origins of hip-hop culture.
During the lecture, Johnson will explore the response of hip-hop to socioeconomic and political oppression and help attendees gain a better understanding of the artistic expression of hip-hop music and how it can be used as an educational tool.
The Leon County Library Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
To learn more about the upcoming event, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/GetEngaged.
Since 2017, the Leon County Library Lecture Series has featured more than a dozen local, regional, and national speakers to engage and inspire the community with thoughtful discussions about topics in the arts and sciences.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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