**Note: This is a press release written by Betsy Lopez Rockford, IL, April 30, 2013 – Winnebago native Jen Lancaster, 34, dreamed of opening her own bath products store since she launched her business from inside her home two years… Read More ›
Community & Events 
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Hip Hop Event “Roc the Mic” @ Booker Washington Center this Saturday!
This Saturday, April 27th, 2013, VSOP Melodies will showcase Rockford area talent at the Booker Washington Center located at 524 Kent State Street. I had the opportunity to speak with a longtime friend and creator of the event, Nooney B,… Read More ›
Rock the Campus 2013 Reflection
What’s up Rockford!?! So, did we Rock the Campus or what!?! Looking back on this year’s event, I keep thinking about progress. As an individual, as Hip Hop Congress, as a Hip Hop community, and as a city. Using the… Read More ›
2nd Annual ‘Rock the Campus’ April 17th-18th at Rockford College
The second annual ‘Rock the Campus‘ has returned for 2013 at Rockford College; this time, for TWO days! Justin Saicheck (The Last Wordbender) will once again be hosting this event, the biggest of the year for the Hip Hop Congress… Read More ›
A Rant That I Implore You To Read
The Boston Marathon bombing is just another in a long, long succession of random acts of violence brought to bear by a human race that is far, far over the precipice of salvaging self preservation for the generations yet to… Read More ›
