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Women in Hip-Hop & Social Media

In-Person Program & Virtual Program
2023-03-29 16:00:00 2023-03-29 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Women in Hip-Hop & Social Media Join us as we explore the legacy and impact of women in hip-hop with a live discussion led by SenYon Kelly and Medusa the Gangsta Goddess. Ages: 16+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 29
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-29 16:00:00 2023-03-29 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Women in Hip-Hop & Social Media Join us as we explore the legacy and impact of women in hip-hop with a live discussion led by SenYon Kelly and Medusa the Gangsta Goddess. Ages: 16+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Compton Library

Meeting Room

Join us as we explore the legacy and impact of women in hip-hop with a live discussion led by SenYon Kelly and Medusa the Gangsta Goddess. Ages: 16+

Over the last couple of years, several social media accounts and platforms have popped up creating spaces that spark high-level discussion and trends centered around female rap.

SenYon Kelly, owner of Nubian Video Archives & Collectibles, is a serial entrepreneur, producer, researcher, and collector of music and movie memorabilia. She is also the Operations Manager and curator for Universal Hip Hop Museum located in Bronx, New York. Joining her will be Medusa the Gangsta Goddess, often referred to as the "Godmother of West Coast Hip Hop." Medusa is a respected Hip Hop artist who makes scenes as a performer and an educator. Medusa’s experiences as a queer Hip Hop artist reframe and expand our understanding of the influence of women and women of color musicians and performers on the creation of community, social activism and popular music aesthetics. This program will take place in-person and streamed live online.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. This program will also be live streamed to our YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/LACountyLibrary

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

*This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Theatre, Film, & Media | Music & Dance | Lectures & Conversations | History, Society, & Culture | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Hip Hop | Girl Empowerment |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
Hours
Mon, May 05 Closed
Tue, May 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
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About the branch

Compton Library branch of the Los Angeles County Free library opened its doors in July of 1913, the 11th branch of today's LA County Library.

The library was located in a storefront building near Main and Tamarind Streets and was later moved to the Compton Union High School at 212 S Acacia Street.

In 1925 a separate building was erected in the City Hall Park at 123 W Almond Street, where it remained until 1974, when the current facility was dedicated at 240 W Compton Boulevard.

Upcoming events

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Sat, May 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Month: Yayoi Kusama - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Toddler Paint - In-Person Program
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Build your toddler's pre-literacy, sensory, and motor skills while enjoying fingerpainting and art stamps. For ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Book Club - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we read "A Boy Named Isamu" by James Yang.  This book club is for children who are beginning to read and want to practice reading aloud. Children will discuss the story and create an art activity. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Basic Computer Skills: Internet Basics - In-Person Program
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to use the internet for everyday tasks. For Adults, ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 17, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Paper Boat Challenge - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Work against the clock to construct a boat that can stay afloat! We’ll teach you about buoyancy and test your design with added weight and see who takes home the title of boatbuilding champion. For ages 13 – 17.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Talk like Yoda Day: Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
As we learn about Grand Jedi Master, Yoda. Feel the force around you, you must. This activity allows kids to be creative and practice Yoda's unique sentence structure (object-subject-verb).  For ages 6 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Conversation Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. The session includes a topic of the day. F​​​​or Adults, ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Celebrate World Otter Day: Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Adult 101: Mindfulness with Infinity Cubes - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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