Give Back - Hip Hop for Hope
Monday, October 30, 2006
Dear Neighbors and Friends
On Thursday, November 16th, 2006, a coalition of students, in partnership with Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and the Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology, will host a unique event called “Hip-Hop for Hope.” The goal of this event is to raise money to support educational programming at MLK and to raise awareness about two key community issues, Education and HIV/AIDS. We write seeking your support in fulfilling this dual mission. MLK reopened September 19, 2006 and serves 368 children from throughout Greater New Orleans. With your help, Hip-Hop for Hope can both contribute to the revitalization effort underway in New Orleans by bringing people from throughout the city together for an afternoon of fun and festivity and an evening of music appreciation. Beginning at 3:30 PM, November 16, Hip-Hop for Hope will host a block-party on Magazine St. & Napolean Ave.; a concert at Tipatina’s will follow, beginning at 7:00PM. The “Block-Party,” open to people of all ages, will be held in Laurence Park. Student groups, businesses, and non-profits will unite in celebration of New Orleans culture as well as to raise awareness about education and healthcare issues relevant to the New Orleans community. We will call particular attention to the HIV/AIDS because of the disproportionate, increasing rates of infection among minority youth. We will have tables’ set-up for different organizations that have joined us in support, as well as concessions, entertainment, and a raffle. Later that night, a benefit concert will be held a short distance away at the legendary music venue, Tipitina’s. The concert will feature performances by local hip-hop artists, appearances by various community leaders, and other entertainment throughout the night. We are asking that you support us in any way that you can—money, product donations, and services will all be graciously accepted. In return your business will be listed as a sponsor on all print ads and on the T-shirts, according to the tier (platinum, gold, bronze) within which your donation falls. We are also currently looking for businesses to serve as title sponsors and would be glad to have you take that role. This is an event that we would like to see become an annual New Orleans affair; hopefully you can become a fixture at the event in years to come. In an era where music and entertainment is able to influence a generation of youth from a variety of backgrounds, it is important for us to come together to set an example of cooperation and open communication. Let us use the deeply rooted traditions of hip-hop and its broad appeal amongst various social boundaries to deliver a message of hope, dedication and education and to promote the bright future of New Orleans youth.
To learn more about this event and how you can contribute, click on the link: http://hiphopforhope.org/
On Thursday, November 16th, 2006, a coalition of students, in partnership with Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and the Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology, will host a unique event called “Hip-Hop for Hope.” The goal of this event is to raise money to support educational programming at MLK and to raise awareness about two key community issues, Education and HIV/AIDS. We write seeking your support in fulfilling this dual mission. MLK reopened September 19, 2006 and serves 368 children from throughout Greater New Orleans. With your help, Hip-Hop for Hope can both contribute to the revitalization effort underway in New Orleans by bringing people from throughout the city together for an afternoon of fun and festivity and an evening of music appreciation. Beginning at 3:30 PM, November 16, Hip-Hop for Hope will host a block-party on Magazine St. & Napolean Ave.; a concert at Tipatina’s will follow, beginning at 7:00PM. The “Block-Party,” open to people of all ages, will be held in Laurence Park. Student groups, businesses, and non-profits will unite in celebration of New Orleans culture as well as to raise awareness about education and healthcare issues relevant to the New Orleans community. We will call particular attention to the HIV/AIDS because of the disproportionate, increasing rates of infection among minority youth. We will have tables’ set-up for different organizations that have joined us in support, as well as concessions, entertainment, and a raffle. Later that night, a benefit concert will be held a short distance away at the legendary music venue, Tipitina’s. The concert will feature performances by local hip-hop artists, appearances by various community leaders, and other entertainment throughout the night. We are asking that you support us in any way that you can—money, product donations, and services will all be graciously accepted. In return your business will be listed as a sponsor on all print ads and on the T-shirts, according to the tier (platinum, gold, bronze) within which your donation falls. We are also currently looking for businesses to serve as title sponsors and would be glad to have you take that role. This is an event that we would like to see become an annual New Orleans affair; hopefully you can become a fixture at the event in years to come. In an era where music and entertainment is able to influence a generation of youth from a variety of backgrounds, it is important for us to come together to set an example of cooperation and open communication. Let us use the deeply rooted traditions of hip-hop and its broad appeal amongst various social boundaries to deliver a message of hope, dedication and education and to promote the bright future of New Orleans youth.
To learn more about this event and how you can contribute, click on the link: http://hiphopforhope.org/
