HIP HOP GENERATION CELEBRATES THE DEDICATION OF THE NATIONAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL

Celebrities, Artists, and National Leaders Honor the Life and Legacy of Dr. King & Raise Funds for Sixth Annual Hurricane Katrina Commemoration

WHAT:

The Hip Hop Caucus and the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network presents the MLK Memorial Dedication Party. The Hip Hop community will pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate the dedication of the National MLK Memorial on the National Mall. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Katrina Commemoration Foundation in conjunction with the 6-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina the following day in New Orleans.

WHO:

Performers: Biz Markie, Rashida Jolley (with Nate & Noble Jolley), Mr. Cheeks, Ressa Renee, Violet Says 5, LaTosha Brown, Laelo Hood, Awthentic, and Substantial, and More Special Guests TBA.

Speakers and Sponsors:

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. (President and CEO, Hip Hop Caucus), Valeisha Butterfield (CEO and Co-Founder, Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network), Janaye Ingram (DC Bureau Chief of National Action Network and WEEN National Board Member); Service Employees International Union; American Federation of Government Employees; International Longshore and Warehouse Union; Head Count; National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education; & National Organization of College Parents

WHEN:

Sunday August 28, 2011

6:45pm - Red Carpet for interviews and photo ops with celebrities, artists and national leaders
7:00pm - Event Doors

WHERE:

9:30 Club
815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

CONTACT:
Reggie Dance, rdance@therdprgroup.com, P: 973-934-0099
Priscilla Clarke, pclarkepr@aol.com, (202)723-2200