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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.
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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.
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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.Â
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