Rapper Chuck D to speak at Pacific, highlighting Black History Month Celebration

February 28, 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Faye Spanos Concert Hall

What: Rapper Chuck D of the politcally conscious group Public Enemy will speak on "Rap, Race and Reality"

Where: Faye Spanos Concert Hall

Cost: Free

Description: Chuck D, lead rapper of the hardcore revolutionary group Public Enemy, will share his thoughts on race relations and the current state of hip-hop as it faces continuous criticism for promoting violence, materialism and misogyny. Formed in 1982, Public Enemy was one of hip-hop's most influential and controversial acts in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The group often addressed social issues plauging the black community with hits such as "911 Is a Joke" and "Fight the Power."  

For more information, contact: Jenn Mazzotta, assistant director of programming for the Associated Students of the University of the Pacific, at 209.946.2235 or jmazzotta@pacific.edu.