# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: From protest anthems to grassroots organizing, Hip Hop has long been a force for political change. It’s more than music—it’s a movement.About this EventRegistration is recommended:From protest anthems to grassroots organizing, Hip Hop has long been a force for political change. It’s more than music—it’s a movement. This presentation examines how artists and activists are using music to challenge injustice, mobilize voters, and redefine political engagement in the digital age, ensuring that the culture remains a powerful force for systemic change. Presented by Dave "Davey D" Cook.About the Presenter: Dave "Davey D" Cook is an award-winning journalist, talk show host, professor, DJ, media justice and community activist, and iconic figure in the world of Hip Hop.From his first involvement in Hip Hop in 1977 as an emcee for crews in the Bronx to his presentation and DJ performance “Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop” at the 2023 National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE), Davey D has emerged as a highly sought-after speaker at colleges, universities, cultural centers, and conferences nationwide. Whether it’s exploring Hip Hop’s impact on society or how to critically look at the media, especially in an election year, Davey D's presentations entertain, educate, and enlighten audiences wherever he goes.Davey D is an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University, teaching courses on Black music in the 20th century and Black creative arts with an emphasis on history and intersection to politics. He also co-teaches the extremely popular course, Hip Hop, Globalization and the Politics of Identity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mountain-view/beats-ballots-and-power-hip-hops-role-in-political-movements/100001977154605649
- **Event Categories**: dance, entertainment, workshops, contests, sports, art, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mountain View
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mountain View Public Library
- **lat**: 37.3904093
- **long**: -122.0833326
- **full address**: Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin Street, Mountain View, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements being held?
  - **A:** Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements takes place on Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin Street, Mountain View, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements?
  - **A:** Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements is organized by Pamela Schwartz.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mountain View, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beats, Ballots, and Power: Hip Hop's Role in Political Movements sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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