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In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, author Jerome Enders and Executive Branch Entertainment Group (EBEG) will be discussing his book: Yonkers: The Lost City of Hip Hop. Join us for this program that will discuss the historical and musical traditions of Yonkers Hip Hop, known throughout the world.
Special guest: Lakeesha Rice. Lakeesha Rice was born in Yonkers and is a nine-time winner of the Apollo Theater amateur night and was signed by Mariah Carey at the age of fourteen. She has released Billboard charted singles and made an appearance on the famous Soul Train show.