Hip Hop Caucus President & CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. Named to Forbes’ Inaugural Sustainability Leaders List
WASHINGTON — Hip Hop Caucus is proud to announce that President & CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. has been named to Forbes’ first ever “Sustainability Leaders” list. This prestigious recognition highlights 50 entrepreneurs, scientists, funders, policymakers, and activists who are at the forefront of addressing the global climate crisis through innovative, impactful solutions. Forbes’ decision […]
Hip Hop Caucus Announces Its 2024 Respect My Vote! Campaign Aimed To Rally Voters Of Color Ahead Of 2024 Presidential Election
Voting tool will help thousands of returning citizens with felony convictions determine if they are eligible to vote Washington, D.C. (September 20, 2024) – Hip Hop Caucus, announced today the launch of their national nonpartisan award-winning Respect My Vote! Campaign for the 2024 presidential election. This year’s campaign will focus on economic, civil rights, climate […]
Hip Hop Caucus Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact With Anniversary Events At Howard University and Across DC
Cultural influencers and political leaders including Claudia Jordan, Kenny Burns, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Akio Evans, and PINKYTHARAPPER took part in the action WASHINGTON – Hip Hop Caucus, a national non-partisan, nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of hip-hop culture to advance civil and human rights honored its 20th anniversary this September with celebratory events […]
Hip Hop Caucus And New Orleans Katrina Commemoration Foundation Honor 19th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
The two-day commemoration events united the New Orleans Community, uplifted spirits and demanded climate justice on the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina NEW ORLEANS — Hip Hop Caucus and New Orleans Katrina Commemoration Foundation honored the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a special press conference and hosted the 19th Annual Hurricane Katrina March and […]
Hip Hop Caucus Disappointed by Louisiana Federal Court Decision Blocking Disparate Impact Environmental Protection Regulations
WASHINGTON — Today, Hip Hop Caucus’ Associate Senior Director of Think 100% Jasmine Gil issued the following statement in response to the Louisiana federal court ruling permanently blocking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice from enforcing disparate impact regulations in the state under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act: “The […]
Hip Hop Caucus Celebrates 20 Years of Impact With Unveiling of Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’
Featuring GRAMMY-nominated Artists, Leading Advocates, and Industry Innovators in support of the ‘Respect My Vote!’ Campaign See the Artivist Class of 2024 here. WASHINGTON — Hip Hop Caucus, the national nonprofit organization at the intersection of art, activism, and hip hop culture, is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Artivist Class of 2024.’ This […]
Hip Hop Caucus Statement on Unprecedented 2024 Election Cycle
WASHINGTON — Today, Hip Hop Caucus’ Associate Director of Respect My Vote! Chris Walton issued the following statement in response to the unprecedented incidents and dynamics impacting the 2024 election cycle: “This is an unprecedented time in our nation’s history. In this critical moment, we choose to stand in our power, use our voice, and […]
Hip Hop Caucus Statement on U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee’s Passing
WASHINGTON — Today, Hip Hop Caucus’ Associate Director of Respect My Vote! Chris Walton issued the following statement in response to the passing of U.S. Representative and civil rights champion Sheila Jackson Lee: “U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) was a consummate legislator, friend and ally and Hip Hop Caucus is deeply saddened by her […]
Hip Hop Caucus and Beyond Petrochemicals Hosted ‘NOLA Green: So Fresh, Seaux Clean’ Climate and Culture Community Event in New Orleans
Featured power-building conversations on clean air and water with Big Freedia and local leaders, and live performances from Ha Sizzle and the Water Seed band during 2024 ESSENCE Festival NEW ORLEANS — Hip Hop Caucus and Beyond Petrochemicals highlighted the racial disparities of environmental pollution from petrochemicals and celebrated Black women at ‘NOLA Green: So […]
Hip Hop Caucus Responds To U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Presidential Immunity
WASHINGTON — Today, Hip Hop Caucus’ Respect My Vote! Assistant Director Chris Walton issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision giving the President of the United States of America immunity for “official acts.” The decision said the President does not have complete immunity for “unofficial acts”,leaving lower courts to […]
