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I Love My LIFE! It’s Time 2 Bury Da Beef!

May 10th, 2010 stilettodiva

I Love My LIFE It’s Time 2 Bury Da Beef

What:
I Love My LIFE It’s Time 2 Bury Da Beef Summit/Concert

When:
Saturday May 15th 2010 @ 4pm-8pm  Where: Boys & Girls HS 1700 FULTON
STREET BROOKLYN, NY11213  A Train to Utica Ave

When:
Sunday May 16th 2010 @ 4pm-8pm  Where: Springfield Gardens High School
Complex 143-10 Springfield Blvd Springfield Gardens, NY 11413

Why:
To Raise Money for I Love My LIFE model for reducing violence that will provide stakeholders with the necessary skills,
and resources to effectively implement a positive change within their community.

Year to Date in New York City ; 139 people have been murdered, 4,512
felony assaults occurred

“No One Has All The Answers But Together We Can Solve The Problem” Erica Ford

 

 

What: I Love My LIFE It’s Time 2 Bury Da Beef Summit/Concert
 

BROOKLYN
When: Saturday May 15th 2010 @ 4pm-8pm 

Where: Boys & Girls HS 1700 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY11213  A Train to Utica Ave

 

QUEENS:

 
When: Sunday May 16th 2010 @ 4pm-8pm 

Where: Springfield Gardens High School Complex 143-10 Springfield Blvd Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
 
Why: To Raise Money for I Love My LIFE model for reducing violence that will provide stakeholders with the necessary skills, and resources to effectively implement a positive change within their community.
 
Year to Date in New York City ; 139 people have been murdered, 4,512 felony assaults occurred
 
“No One Has All The Answers But Together We Can Solve The Problem” Erica Ford

 

Press and Media Inquiries: shani@stilettosandsounds.com

 

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IN HONOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

October 23rd, 2009 stilettodiva

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I have lost both female and male friends and family member to domestic violence. Please attend and spread the word if you are able.

Kevin Powell, Twenty-First Century Foundation, Hot 97, KISS-FM, Fort Greene Peace, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Black Girls Rock!, April Silver/AKILA WORKSONGS, Inc., Bucktown USA, CONNECT, Scenarios USA, liveamerica.com, Emerald Entertainment and Sports, and Domestic Workers United

Invite you to

THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION SUMMIT

Theme: “Everybody knows somebody: Stop Domestic Violence NOW!”

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
12noon-6pm

at The Arnold and Marie Schwartz Center
1 University Plaza, on the campus of Long Island University—Brooklyn campus
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
(Corner of Flatbush and Dekalb, right across from the famous Junior’s Restaurant)

The day-long summit is open to everyone. Females and males of all ages are welcome. The LGBT community is also welcomed and encouraged to attend.

The Summit will feature

•Adult panel discussion with DV survivors and advocates
•Teen panel discussion with DV survivors and advocates
•Short film clips
•Dozens of social agencies and community organizations with helpful literature and resources
•Free counseling services at the Summit for females, males, and children
•Live entertainment
•Special keynote addresses

Sounds provided by DJ Burnin’ Ernie D

For more information, please email contact@kevinpowell.net

ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES, please email or call Marisa King-Redwood, Buzz International Group: mking@buzzig.com or 212-360-0399

Directions to Long Island University—Brooklyn campus:
http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/location/directions.html

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NYC Club Greenhouse Getting Sued for Racial Profiling

October 21st, 2009 watchmeblush
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NYC Nightclub Greenhouse is under a  lawsuit for “racial profiling.” 

Teri Woods, best-selling Author, was having a book signing party there and invited 100-guests.  The club would not allow admittance to her guests whom were black while, “white” guests were allowed entry.  The club was not packed inside and the guests were just left on the Varick Street sidewalk.  At the time of this, Ms. Woods tried to persuade the club to let her people in and her wishes were not granted. 

On outrage, Teri Woods is suing for 1 billion dollars on behalf of her guests.

Club owner, Barry Mullineaux claims that the allegations are, “bogus.”

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R&B Songstress Wayna teams up with rising star Wale to remix Billyclub: A song about police brutality

October 15th, 2009 stilettodiva

For Immediate Release:
Contact- Fiona Bloom of The Bloom Effect

Grammy Nominated Artist Wanya

Grammy Nominated Artist Wanya

fiona@thebloomeffect.com

646-764-0004

R&B songstress Wayna teams up with rising star Wale to remix Billyclub-  a song about police brutality

And readies ‘Soul and The City’-

Download the Billy Club Single Here: http://www.giantstep.net/index.php/2009/10/wayna-ft-wale-billyclub-remix/

 

 

New York- October 5th, 2009

Ethiopian born R&B songstress Wayna   has teamed up with DC’s rising star Wale to remix ‘Billyclub’ a song about police brutality. 

Wayna also resides in the D.C area.  She’s a 2009 Grammy nominated artist and now in the running for 2010 for the ‘Billyclub’ remix ft Wale.  

She’s also nominated in 3 categories for the Soultracks Readers’ Choice Awards.

http://www.soultracks.com

The Awards will be streamed online set for early November.

 Also hear Wayna’s own account /reflections of her 2009 Houston Airport Arrest.  This was what inspired the Billyclub Remix. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWKeWVCiru8

Here’s what people are saying:

“She’s Incredible” – Stevie Wonder

 “ A standout on the Indie front” – Billboard Magazine

 “Wayna is one to watch” – Essence

“She invokes Jill’s coyness, Lauryn’s consciousness, and Erykah’s poetic silliness all in one hum” – Okayplayer

 

Wayna’s ‘Soul and The City’ EP ft Wale, Wajeed and others will be available as a Free digital release late Fall. 

 She’s also performing on a Billie Holliday Tribute at Blues Alley Wednesday, October 21st-  8PM and 10PM in D.C.

Upcoming tour in November.

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