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The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Hip-Hop Institute was created to develop Hip Hop Venture Philanthropy through the development of innovative student-centered programming and research. The FAMU Hip-Hop Institute seeks to actively promote and advance the knowledge about Hip-Hop arts and culture and its position as an extension of a rich cultural tradition. The goal of the institute is to present hip hop in a cultural context where students are encouraged to participate in social, economic and community development that addresses the political, social, and economic issues impacting their generation. The FAMU Hip-Hop Institute is an opportunity for Investors and Corporations to remain relevant with today's and tomorrow's youth globally. Advisory Board members hail from Media, Politics, Banking, Government, Advertising/Marketing, Sports/Entertainment, Academia, and Law/Public Policy backgrounds. This Board will explore how to increase the impact of Hip-Hop economic, social, and political influence with Multi-National Corporations, and Non-Governmental Organizations. Corporate Sponsors/Partners encouraged to participate as the opportunity set is unrivaled from an investment/impact perspective.