“Peace,

Armageddon, it been in effect. Don’t get a late pass, STEP!

This time around the Revolution will not be televised, STEP!

World (London England) Consider Yourselves, WARNED!”

Professor Griff

30 years ago Def Jam Records released “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back,” by Public Enemy. This album immediately became the most acclaimed work by Public Enemy. Public Enemy’s Minister of Information Professor Griff expanded his influence to masses after the album release. Detroit welcomes Professor Griff to speak about the “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back,” album.

It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back:

Top 50 Album of Rolling Stones 500 Albums of All-time

TIME Magazine Top 100 album of All-time

Q Magazine Greatest Rap album of All-time

Slant Magazine’s #3 Album of the 1980’s

Thursday June 28, 2018 Detroit will host Professor Griff for a tribute to the epic album. Hip-hop, Power to the People, and an non-televised Revolution all take place at the Jam Handy (located at 2900 E Grand BLVD Detroit MI 48202) 7pm - 10pm. Public Enemy’s Professor Griff will give a special UnSung style presentation of the making, impact, and influence of Public Enemy’s ‘It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.’ Khary WAE Frazier and Mahogany Jones will be performing hip-hop inspired by Public Enemy.

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum and founder Khalid El-Hakim will be at the event with Public Enemy artifacts, memorabilia, and more.

This event is produced by Detroit is Different and the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. Sponsorship and support from this event have been Provided by Men of Courage, Creative Differences Marketing INC, and Lauren Hood.