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Hip-Hop Artist Jasiri X
February 19, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Based in Pittsburgh, Jasiri X is most known for his politically engaged lyrics and music videos discussion political candidates, urban poverty, and police violence. Jasiri uses Hip-Hop to reach young people and raise social awareness. Well-known withing activist circles, he has spoken and performed around the country, including at the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Selma to Montgomery March in spring 2015. He is a co-founder of the anti-violence group OneHood and started the 1Hood Media Academy to teach African American boys how to analyze and created media for themselves. Hosted by the Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation (WSU Vancouver). Meeting ID: 925 5611 4958/Passcode: 007222