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Believe Digital presents Northern Power Summit
Black 365
February 20, 2021
(All times GMT-5/North American Eastern Time Zone)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
The Hangout
The virtual room will be accessible early in order for people to arrive on time, mingle with organizers and other attendees, and be ready for our prompt 2:00PM start. All attendees are encouraged to log in by 1:45 PM.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Keynote : Henca Maduro
You're a well-respected industry executive in the global music landscape. How does it feel to be the only one who looks like you in the room or as part of a conversation around a table at major international events? Henca Maduro, who founded one of the world's biggest and most-respected Urban Music conference-festivals, knows this situation only too well, and we look forward to hearing her experience.
2:35 PM - 3:15 PM EST
U.N.I.T.Y. : DijahSB, Ndidi Cascade, moderated by Mindbender Supreme
Navigating the cishet male waters of HipHop.
3:15 PM- 3:25 PM EST
Break
3:25 PM - 4:05 PM EST
Black 365 USA : ethemadassassin, theTAYkeover, Michael "Wanz" Wansley, moderated by Chedo
Race relations in the US has been on the world's radar throughout the country's history. What's changed recently? What's next? What's the role of the independent Black-American artist through it all?
4:10 PM - 4:50 PM EST
Black Canadian 365 : D.O. Gibson, Dru Grange, Jarrel The Young, Terell Safadi, moderated by Michael Williams
Recent times have brought awareness to this country's own Black history. How are we different from our neighbours to the south? How are we the same? Where do these Black-Canadian artists see themselves in the fabric of the country?
4:55 PM - 5:25 PM EST
Interview : Shad
A chat with one of Canada's finest artists
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Keynote : Maestro Fresh Wes
How does the Godfather of HipHop in Canada feel about being black in 2021?
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
The Afterparty
Stick around for some music and mingling with a special DJ set from 4Korners!