Hip-Hop

  • Hip-Hop Educational Pedagogy?

    Adisa Banjoko of the Hip Hop Chess Federation penned an interesting essay titled, “Illusory Protection: Education & The Prison Industrial Complex”. This piece deals with his own experience as a security guard at John McConnell Elementary School and some of the disturbing trends he saw amongst Black and Latino students.…

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  • HHCF Grand Opening!

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Contact: Meek Gaborski contact@hiphopchessfederation.org Hip-Hop Chess Federation Celebrates Grand Opening of Community Center August 16th July 15, 2014 – San Jose, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is proud to announce it will host the Grand Opening of the HHCF Community Education Center. The event will…

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  • HHCF starts Los Angeles push!

    For Immediate Release PR Contact: Meek Gaborski 1-888-588-4418 memg@hiphopchessfederation.org Hip-Hop Chess Federation Launches Chess & Life Strategies Classes at High School in South Central LA… UFC Vet Kenny Florian, Sons of Anarchy’s Emilio Rivera and Black Knights Join HHCF to Inspire At-Risk LA Teens Emelio Rivera (center) gives a stirring…

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  • HHCF’s “Mind Over Matter” panel rocks!

    Emelio Rivera speakingduring the ‘Mind Over Matter’ panel. “Mind Over Matter” was the theme of the Hip Hop Chess Federation’s (HHCF) weekend of events which included an intriguing panel discussion. HHCF activities were held concurrent with the KO Finisher jiu jitsu tournament. RZA was the defending champions after winning his…

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  • RZA repeats as HHCF King!

    For Immediate Release PR Contact: Meek Gaborski 323-335-4497 memg@hiphopchessfederation.org RZA of Wu-Tang Clan Successfully Defends Hip-Hop Chess King Title… Suggests A Fusion Math & Music Can Help Educators Reach Youth… Hip-Hop Chess Federation Declares RZA Winner of HHCF Chess Kings Invitational Kings Battle! Los Angeles, CA 2/26/14- The Hip-Hop Chess…

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  • Rap icon RZA to defend chess title in 2014

    For Immediate Release PR Contact: Meek Gaborski 1-888-588-4418 memg@hiphopchessfederation.org Wu-Tang Clan Leader RZA Defends HHCF Title at Chess Kings Invitational in Los Angeles Hip-Hop Chess Federation Hosts Celebrity Chess Tournament to Help South Central LA Los Angeles, CA 11/13/14- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is proud to announce that it…

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  • 8th Annual “Bum Rush the Boards”

    PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday October 29, 2013 WHAT: 8th Annual Bum Rush the Boards Chess Tournament WHERE/WHEN: Saturday November 2nd, 10am-4pm at the Columbia Heights Recreation Center (1480 Girard Street, NW) ADMISSION: $10/player CONTACT: Mike Santini, 202.667.1192, mvp@wblinc.org, Kymone Freeman, 202.413.6160, freeman@weactradio.com BUM RUSH THE BOARDS ASKS THE…

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  • “64 Squares” rap touts HHCF themes

    Get ready! This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Adisa Banjoko’s Hip Hop Chess Federation has released a teaser song on the upcoming “HHCF Street Games” mixtape for the organization. The compilation will showcase a variety of hip-hop artists on a chess-themed CD designed to popularize chess and the…

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  • HHCF visits Innovative Concept Academy!

    On the rest day of the 2013 U.S. Chess Championship, players, U.S. Championship commentators and staff from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis (CCSCSL) visited the Innovative Concept Academy (1927 Cass Avenue) to attend an exhibition hosted by Adisa Banjoko’s Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) called “Living…

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  • HHCF “Live the Game” Series in St. Louis!

    The Hip-Hop Chess Federation in conjuction withThe World Chess Hall of Fame presents the “Live the Game” HHCF Panel St. Louis Public Library, Schlafly Branch Schlafly meeting room… Wednesday, May 8th 4:00pm 1-888-588-4418 https://hiphopchess.blogspot.com/ Full Details here!! LIVE THE GAME consists of a group of national experts who will discuss…

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