BO$$ UP with A3C's Action Summit



BO$$ UP Panel: Chubbie Baby, James Lindsey, Master P, Kela Taylor,

Careshia Moore, Anthony Flynn and Jeff Lopez.

 

A3C, which means All Three Coasts, is the nation’s largest hip-hop festival and conference.  It  connects heavy hitters and industry moguls with activists, academics and artists to discuss social justice challenges, learn from community leaders and develop actionable initiatives.

 

The five-day event in Atlanta is considered to be one of the most important networking events in the industry.

In addition to performances, the event features the A3C Conference, which includes keynote speakers, panels, workshops, demos, interviews, screenings, mixers and exhibits.

 

A3C partners with Center for Civic Innovation to launch of A3C Action, an initiative that aims to find, support, and invest in new and innovative ideas to use art, music, and hip-hop culture as a vehicle to advance social justice and civic engagement in underserved communities.

 

I had the privilege of attending the Bo$$ Up: Tools for Young Entrepreneurs Presented by Rap Snacks session of the Action Summit on Thursday, October 4, at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History.  

Highlights below:

 

Timothy Grimes, better known by his stage name Wise Intelligent,
 is an American Hip Hop musician and member of Poor Righteous Teachers.

Kela Taylor, CEO of Marké Enterprises, elaborates on

the benefits and importance of entrepreneurship.
 

The one and only Master P talks about the
importance of giving back.

The Rap Snacks Foundation invests in the youth
of underserved communities.

Photography by www.bonniemoret.com.