LOS ANGELES (January, 2015) -- Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Hip Hop Icon MC Lyte have joined forces with the penning of FUSION: Bridging the Gap Between Civil Rights and Hip Hop (www.fusionthemovement.com), which spawned from a private conversation about social justice between the two icons last summer. This captivating dialogue examines how the Civil Rights Movement helped with the emergence of Hip Hop and how Hip Hop continues to help the survival of the Civil Rights Movement - with a rare focus on the roles women played throughout this unique era. Misogyny, the evolution of gender roles in the movement towards justice and equality, and the pervasiveness of music on Black culture and its global impact are discussed with the effervescence of two great leaders who are passionate about the continued advancement of peoples of color around the globe. A portion of the proceeds from FUSION benefit #EducateOurMen, the signature education initiative of Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, where Dr. Chavis and MC Lyte serve as Sr. Advisory Board Member and Chairman/Founder, respectively (www.educateourmen.info).
"FUSION
and my partnership with Dr. Chavis allow me to continue to lead my
generation in delivering positive images and messages about our
continued efforts to achieve justice and equality, while providing
access to higher education, mentorship and tools for social
responsibility," said MC Lyte.
"Working with MC Lyte to publish FUSION will
help to stimulate more constructive and progressive dialogue, as well
as direct social action, to achieve freedom, justice and and equality
for all while highlighting the positive transformative attributes of hip-hop culture and the ongoing Civil Rights Movement," said Dr. Chavis.
The interdependence of the Civil Rights Movement to Hip Hop is unquestionable; hence FUSION uncovers unknown historical stories that show the FUSION of these worlds. FUSION
is that rare conversation turned to life - with an interpersonal look
at two worlds: Civil Rights & Hip Hop, colliding in a riveting
dialogue between two historic and lyrical leaders. Books can be
purchased on Amazon and at fusionthemovement.com.
About #EducateOurMen
#EducateOurMen
is the signature education initiative of Hip Hop Sisters Foundation
that aims to support and develop males by providing academic
scholarships to obtain baccalaureate degrees primarily from HBCU's;
provide access to career and personal mentoring; and increase cultural
education and social responsibility. Each year since its inception, Hip
Hop Sisters Foundation has presented scholarships to advance the
educational goals of youth during the Soul Train Music Awards. Advisory
board members include Faith Evans, Ledisi, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chilli,
Russell Simmons, Cheryl "Salt" James, Malinda Williams, Lil Mama, Kelly
Price, Fantasia, Nicci Gilbert, Michelle Gadsden-Williams, Michele
Thornton, Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Kenny
Lattimore, Melanie Fiona and Dr. Benjamin Chavis. Join the Movement: www.hiphopsisters.org/news
Source: Hip Hop Sisters Network
