Hip Hop Museum Debuting During First Hip Hop Week ; Fundraiser Takes Plece 9/14

New York, NY (myself.com) - Global Artists Coalition (GAC), with support from New York City's Economic Development Corporation and the Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District, today announced the launch of a temporary hip-hop museum and culture center at Harlem's Magic Johnson Theater from October 12-17, during New York City's first-ever hip-hop month. This initiative reinforces and extends GAC's mission to provide children and young adults in underserved communities with access to music, dance and visual arts that reflect their culture, while providing a pathway to successful, sustainable careers in communication and entertainment industries. Those pledging to contribute items to the museum include Salt-n-Pepa, Mele Me, Grandmaster Flash, the Sugar Hill Gang and the Boogie Boys.

A fundraiser to help finance a permanent museum facility and culture center will be held at Zip Code (2207 Adam Clayton Boulevard on Thursday, September 14, from 6pm – 10 pm. Among the guests will be Dana-Dane, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh and VJ Ralph McDaniels. Suggested donations for the event is $100. However, donations are being accepted in any amount. Check www.globalartistscoalition.org for how how to contribute.

The September event will celebrate the history, style and sound of hip hop through the last three decades with performances, interactive exhibits and artifacts including a collection of rare hip-hop handbills and Jamel Shabazz's classic snapshots chronicling the transition from the old-school to today's hip hop.

The cultural masterminds of GAC have previously produced successful 'pop-up' installation museums in Miami, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City and will continue to do so. However, GAC is also endeavoring to raise over $4.9 million to create a permanent tribute to hip hop

'Hip Hop was invented in New York City neighborhoods like Harlem,' says Curtis Sherrod, Director of Community Services of Global Artists Coalition. 'It has impacted generations across the globe and it's time for a first-class institution that celebrates this culture that.'

The culture center will feature:
� workshops
� seminars and symposiums
� music listening stations
� interactive exhibits and demonstrations
� film screenings
� arts competitions

'Hip hop continues to be a dominant influence ob style and language and a major economic force,' says Joshua Ginsburgh, senior project manager at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. 'Its unique creativity and resonant musical merit makes it the perfect platform for education and artistic expression. The proposed hip-hop museum and cultural center will be a boon to Harlem's economy, and will certainly help to enhance New York City's status as an important tourist destination and the birthplace of hip-hop.'
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