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This presentation explains the development of two hip hop programs in the Memphis Public Library system: the Hip Hop Community Takeover and the Hip Hop Gen X: Class Reunion. These programs featured internationally recognized artists like Al Kapone, DJ Spanish Fly, Tommy Wright III, among others at small branch libraries. They were the result of coordinated efforts between colleges and universities, journalists, non-profits, clergy, and layperson experts brought together by a single librarian. We will examine how any librarian can lean into their network using lessons learned from the DIY (Do It Yourself) community to produce epic programming across The Music State.
