I’m not sure how much longer the site this video is posted on (the 2006 NHHPC site) will be up, so I decided to post this trailer for the 2006 National Hip Hop Political Convention here.

This video is narrated by famous Chicagoan Sam Greenlee, author of The Spook Who Sat By The Door, and directed by up and coming music video producer/director Mark F. Armstrong.

I took some pictures with the sprightly Mr. Greenlee that I’ll post soon as I scan them. I also have some pictures of the area around my friend Amina‘s house, and some other pictures from the convention that I’ll post ASAP. Amina is a wonderfully talented poet and emcee.

I stayed at her house for two days, and at my friend La’Keisha’s house for one day. La’Keisha is a very talented writer and blogger. And come to think of it, my friend Candy Minx also lives in Chicago, and is one of the most wonderful and gregarious people I’ve “met” online. Must be something in the water up there!

I just love Chicago! It’s the most beautiful city I’ve ever visited. Not that I’ve been to that many. I’ve been to places all over North Carolina of course, and places on the east coast like New York, Atlanta, Washington DC. And I’ve been to Las Vegas once too for the Magic Convention. But Chicago is the best!

Watching this trailer brings back a lot of good memories and makes me eager for the 2008 convention. If you want to get involved with the NHHCP visit their site. This is also an international effort so folks outside of the US feel free to visit the site to get in contact with someone about starting a chapter in your corner of the world.