The Hip Hop Congress will host its 8th Annual Midwest Summit (www.hhcmidwest.com) sponsored by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor from February 3rd to 4th, 2012.

The Summit will bring together a diverse group of individuals encouraging participants to educate themselves on issues, organize action, and recognize how hip hop can be used to create positive change. The goal of this year’s summit is to connect those interested in Hip Hop with youth empowerment, education, social justice and community action. Activities will include concerts featuring renowned Hip Hop artists as well as workshops, panels and discussion on Hip Hop Youth empowerment and education and Women in Hip Hop. Scheduled guests include renowned Hip Hop artists Big K.R.I.T., Narcicyst, Maimouna Youssef, OneBeLo, Tree City, The Foundation All-Stars and more. There will also be workshops teaching Graffiti Art, Breakdancing, DJ’ing, and MC’ing.