Moses Lake Museum and Arts Center to host hip-hop lecture

MOSES LAKE – Artist and activist King Khazm will be lecturing on hip-hop music at the Moses Lake Museum and Arts Center Aug. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m., according to a press release from the museum.

The Moses Lake Museum and Arts Center is partnering with the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau to host the lecture, which is titled “Hip-Hop and It Don’t Stop,” and will be on the art, history, philosophy, and ethics of hip-hop. The Speakers Bureau is an organization that provides free public presentations on history, politics, music, philosophy and spiritual traditions to Washington communities.

“Hip-hop culture and its founding principles are often misunderstood due to its commodification and exploitation by corporate interests and mainstream media,” stated the release. “Few know its humble roots as a tool to unify, uplift, and amplify voices, particularly for youth of color.”

According to the release Khazm “King Khazm” Kogita, a Seattle-based artist, producer and community organizer, is the executive director of non-profit 206 Zulu and serves on several boards including 4Culture, the Seattle Disability Commission and The Here & Now Project. The release said that he has been engaged in art and community service for over 25 years.

“Khazm shows how hip-hop is much more than just a genre of music,” said the release. “It has the capacity to challenge the status quo, address systemic oppression, and provide opportunities for the development of life skills, civic engagement, and global connections.”

For more information visit moseslakemuseum.com.