New York, NY – With nothing but a mic and their powerful voices, over 500 of New York City’s hottest teen spoken word poets will rant, rap and recite their OWN ORIGINAL WORK over 10 nights in February/March for an opportunity to compete at the 10th Annual Urban Word NYC Teen Poetry Slam Finals on March 1^st at Washington Irving High School, in front of 1,500 fans and supporters. Hip-Hop Legend, Afrika Bambaataa, will be honored alongside MC K~Swift and Tahani Salah. Def Poets and other surprise guests are expected, along with beats by DJ Reborn.

10^th Annual Urban Word NYC Grand Slam Final:

Saturday March 1^st 7PM @ Washington Irving High School (40 Irving Place)

Honorees: Afrika Bambaataa, MC K~Swift & Tahani Salah, DJ Reborn

Tickets available at www.urbanwordnyc.org or 212-352-3495 and at door.

REGISTER TODAY for the Fifth Annual NYC Grassroots Media Conference
Speaking Truth to Power: MEDIA JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

The Conference is hosting an amazing line-up of activists, scholars, media makers, community organizers, musicians, filmmakers, artists, journalists and many more, of all ages! Participants can choose from over 40 workshops and panels conducted by more than 50 local organizations on topics ranging from how to produce activist video to how to use that video to fight for policy changes. We’ll discuss how the internet and social networking is changing the way we communicate. You’ll learn how to find real election coverage and the best independent journalism. And we’ll strategize how we can begin to create media systems that come from, and are responsive to the people.

For a full list of Workshops and Schedule go to: www.nycgrassrootsmedia.org/conference

Sunday March 2nd, 2008 9am–6pm
Hunter College North Building, 68th Street and Lexington Ave.
ENTRANCE THROUGH WEST BUILDING: Southwest Corner, enter from street or directly from 6 train
The Opening Plenary Begins at 9:45am in the Exhibition Hall

Admission:
$20 advance; $30 day of
$15 students/seniors; $25 day of
$5 youth discount (18 & under) Youth admittance includes lunch.

Registration includes general admission to the Conference, access to all workshops and panels, film screenings, exhibition hall and networking after party.

EARLY REGISTRATION SAVES YOU $10

For more information call (917) 523 -1045 or email info@nycgrassrootsmedia.org.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Film and Media Studies, Hunter College CUNY

Please join us this weekend at USC in Los Angeles for a series of free DIY video screenings and talks.

Schedule of FREE public events:

Friday • 2.8.08
Davidson Conference Center, Embassy Room
3415 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles

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What Up Fam!Hope everyone is doing good and ready to vote tomorrow in the primaries! So we have another b-day weekend coming up. This time it’s my partner in life & crime Eli Efi who’s turning a year wiser. His b-day is on Friday the 8th. We’re doing a special Get Down Brazilian edition in honor of him. And then on Saturday we have Liberation Lounge. So come out and celebrate with us. Info is below.

FRIDAY FEB 08 10PM FRIDAY FEB 08 10PMGet Down Fridays Special EditionJoin us as we celebrate the birthday of legendary Brazilian MC Eli EfiLive Music by Nação do SambaSamba de Raiz & Partido Alto&Resident DJ Laylo spinning hip hop, soul, funk, latin, reggae, and more!Rose Live Music345 Grand Streetbet. Havemeyer & MarcyL to Lorimer - G to Metropolitan - J to MarcyNO COVER  21+www.myspace.com/djlaylowww.liveatrose.com————————————————————————————-SATURDAY FEB 09 10PM SATURDAY FEB 09 10pmLiberation LoungeEvery Second Saturday of the MonthLiberation Lounge is the soulchild of DJ Laylo & Marinieves Alba (The Zol Lab)…designed to fulfill the liberating partying needs of the people! If you’re ready for a true party experience with the best in Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae, Salsa, House, and Afrobeat then come see us!Think of us as that perfect mix of house party and club jumpoff. No posturing or fronting…just good old fashioned dancing, sweatin, and re-energizing where Soul Train Lines, the Bus Stop, and even the Slow Dance make the serious comeback.

What
Teen powerpoint presentation and forum on youth incarceration

With the recent disturbing statistics of Black and Latino youth being incarcerated at disproportionate levels to White youth and shut out from Summer jobs and inadequate resources for school, R.E.B.E.L (Rallying, Educating & Building Effective Leadership) is holding a forum on youth incarceration w/ a presentation by Haslee Cameron, 15-year-old R.E.B.E.L Organizer.

What Else
Refreshments will be served.
Bring Your Friends, Young People, & the Whole Community

When
Date- February 16, 2008
Day- Saturday
Time- 1:15PM

Where
West Bronx

Grassroots Artists MovEment (G.A.ME), Inc. HQ.
235 East 172 Street
Bronx, NY 10457

Directions
-Take the D or B to 170th Street walk 1 block (away from grand concourse) to Sheridan Ave. turn left to 235 East 172 Street

or
-Take the 4 train, walk 4 blocks (1 block passed grand concourse) to Sheridan turn left to 235 East 172 Street
Located directly across from William H. Taft High School Campus.

Cost
FREE

Information
R.E.B.E.L is an organ of G.A.ME, Inc. R.E.B.E.L operates a 14-week-plus Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) program in the Bronx.
Contact

718-690-3393 office,  contact@kickgame.com

MIGHTY 4 HARTFORD WILL NOW BE AT HARTFORD PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL 55 FOREST ST HARTFORD CT

Just a reminder…our next show is coming up in 2 weeks, so get out your calendars and mark this down…now!

N-E-G Presents…A Safe Sex, Hip-Hop & Art Event will be taking place on Friday February 15, 2008 at Pianos, located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. You should be there at 9PM sharp.  We’ve got some dope performances lined up as usual, DJ Kev Sakoda will be spinning all evening long, and our very own Kel will be hosting. So come through and support!

To commerate Valentine’s Day and touch on some important issues in our community, we themed this show around “Safe Sex.”  The organization we will be spotlighting is LIFEbeat, which is dedicated to reaching America’s youth with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention.  And yes, since the romance of Valentine’s will still be in the air and to promote safe sex, we’ll be giving out free condoms.  Make sure to wrap it up! For more details see the flyers below.

Click here for directions.