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For Immediate 
Release:        
                                    
For More 
Information:
Jan. 5, 
2006                                                   
            
Kechi
                                                                                    
X/O Management
                                                                                    
O: 305.438.9488
                                                                                    
F: 305.438.9490
                                                                                    
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The FIU African New World Studies Alumni Association Presents the 
3rd Annual Organic Hip-Hop Symposium 
 
Legendary Artist, Brother J of 
X-Clan to Speak on the Relationship of Hip-Hop and 
Pan-Africanism
 
 
(Miami,FL)— For 
the third year in a row the Florida International University African-New World 
Studies Alumni Association is proud to present a quality Hip-Hop show for the 
whole family. The Organic Hip-Hop symposium takes place on Friday, February 24, 2006 at FIU 
Biscayne Bay Campus.  
 
In the tradition of previous years, the theme of the gathering will be 
focused on reclaiming Hip-Hop’s original cultural roots and identity.  This year we will study the relationship 
between Hip-Hop and Pan-Africanism and its role as a cultural activist 
movement.  The key note speaker will 
be an inspirational and powerful voice in Hip-Hop and Pan-Africanism, legendary 
spokesperson of the Rap group X-Clan, Brother J.
 
As a young Brooklynite in the early 90s, Brother J was a member of the 
activist group The Black Watch Movement. From there the rap group known as 
X-Clan was formed, which cleverly fused ancient African traditions and 
spirituality with rhyme, rhythm, and reason.  The group released two highly successful 
albums, To The East 
Blackwards (1990) and Xodus (1991).  After the group disbanded, Brother J 
continued to drop seeds of wisdom musically with another group he formed, The 
Dark Sun Riders.  Seeing the need to 
fill a void in the current materialistically stagnant bling (or ice) age of 
Hip-Hop, Brother J has regrouped X-Clan (now known as X-Clan Millennium Cipher) 
and is once again on the mission to teach the Hip-Hop community the importance 
of reclaiming the wisdom and spirituality of our ancestors as well as 
maintaining a critical open eye to the ever changing world we are living in 
today.
 
Along with the lecture, a vegetarian style buffet will be planned for all 
in attendance as well as a libations ceremony by The Sol Griots, an African 
dance exhibition by Delou Africa Dance Ensemble, B-Boy/B-Girl dance exhibition 
sponsored by Catalyst, a Graffiti 
(more)
 
and Urban Art expo and performances by local artists, including Mecca 
A.K.A. Grimo, Sista Flo, The Hip-Hop band OYE, spoken word artist Kimani and 
Omniscient of Flow Official.  The 
entertainment portion of the evening will be hosted by Afrika Baby Bam.  The sound will be provided by the Brass 
King for Above Ground Music and music by the legendary DJ Snowhite.
 
The gathering will take place February 24th at FIU Biscayne 
Bay Campus Wolfe University Center Ball Room.  Suggested $5 minimum donations will go 
to the development of an African New World Studies Scholarship Fund.
 
For more information or press credentials call 305-438-9488 or visit 
www.fiu.edu/~africana.
 
 
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