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Senator Rickey Hendon Presents West Side Music Boot Camp
Posted by DJ Z on 11/05/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News, Press Release
Chicago, IL -- The West Side Music Boot Camp is sponsored by Senator Rickey R. Hendon (5th District), the IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the MIW Foundation. This program offers FREE training and seminars in music production, business, and technology to members of the West Side music community who are interested in pursuing a career in …
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Rick Ross’ Hip Hop Venture Philanthropy Paves the Way for Community Development
Posted by DJ Z on 11/04/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News, Press Release
Miami, FL -- While rapper Rick Ross is promoting his sophomore album, "Trilla," set to be released on December 18th, he is taking time out his busy schedule to give back to his community. This upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Rick Ross Charities Inc., will distribute dozens of turkeys to families in the Miami community who are in need. This will take …
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KRS-ONE Launches Stop The Violence Movement 2007
Posted by DJ Z on 10/30/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News, Press Release
We are in a state of emergency—school shootings, nooses being hung from trees, domestic violence, gang violence, police brutality and war. In the midst of mass turmoil the Hip Hop community cannot afford to stand still. As Rick Ross has said, "it's time for us to be leaders and not followers." We must use our influence to raise awareness, heal …
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DTLR Urban Fashion Retailer Partners with Fantasy Sports For Charity Event
Posted by DJ Z on 10/22/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News, Press Release
Chicago, IL -- Fantasy Sports will host two charitable fund raising events the last weekend in October. On Saturday - October 15, 2007 - October 27th, 2007 from 3:00PM - 5:00p.m., the Chicago Bears football players will take photos and have an autograph session at the Bentley Gold Coast Dealerships (834 N. Rush St.). The event will benefit Foster Care …
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The Beyoncé Experience Launches Global Anti-Hunger Initiative
Posted by DJ Z on 10/19/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News, Press Release
HOUSTON, TX -- Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Beyoncé announced today that she is joining her minister and friend Pastor Rudy Rasmus, the Global FoodBanking Network and Aidmatrix® to launch an international virtual food drive initiative. Beyoncé says, "Reaching out and touching lives is incredibly empowering, that's why I want my fans to experience more than my music. I …
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Immortal Technique Benefit Hip Hop Show for the Jena 6 on Nov. 1st
Posted by DJ Z on 10/19/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, Concerts
New York, NY -- Thursday, November 1, 2007 Immortal Technique will return to NYC for a Benefit Concert for the Jena 6 at Lehman College in the Bronx , the birthplace of Hip Hop. Other hip hop benefit shows to be announced The Benefit for Jena 6 at Lehman College will be from 6PM – 9PM at …
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Common Launches Common Ground Foundation to Help Urban Youth
Posted by DJ Z on 10/10/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News
San Francisco, CA -- Grammy winning artist, actor and children's author Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known as "Common", has announced the launch of The Common Ground Foundation, Inc. The foundation will be overseen by Executive Director Jodie Blum, and is dedicated to the empowerment and development of urban youth through education. Common, whose socially conscious music serves as …
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Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, His Foundation to Receive 2007 ‘Spirit of Youth’ Award
Posted by DJ Z on 10/08/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News, Press Release
Chicago, IL -- Award winning musician and actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and his charitable foundation, The Ludacris Foundation, will receive the National Runaway Switchboard's (NRS) 2007 "Spirit of Youth" award at the annual Spirit of Youth Benefit on Nov. 1 in Chicago. The event serves as the kick-off to November's National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM). The "Spirit …
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Mos Def Calls for a Student Walk Out To Support the Jena 6
Posted by DJ Z on 10/01/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, News, Press Release
New York. NY -- Black and Latino/a artists, activists and students across the country are organizing a national day of support for six Black high school students known as the "Jena 6." Over 100 schools have joined in the call to walk out of classrooms at 12 noon, Central Standard Time on Monday October 1 and rally either on campus …
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Lil Jon, E-40, Bobby V, Ying Yang Twins and More Go Gaming
Posted by DJ Z on 09/18/07
Filed under: Community Involvement, Marketing/Merchandising Deals, Press Release
New York, NY -- "Halo 3" won't be available until September 25, but some of Hip-Hop's biggest hit-makers got a chance to play against one another as Lil Jon, E-40, Bonecrusher, Bobby V, Fabo of D4L, Lil Scrappy, Ying Yang Twins and more came out to preview what will be the biggest hit in video games this year. While in …
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