AUGUST 31st 2008 Benefit Concert: NYC! 2008 begins the second decade of Black August Hip Hop Project benefit concerts to assist and support our Political Prisoners. The venue for 2008 will be BB King Blues Club, which is located at 237 W. 42nd St, between 8th Ave and Broadway - right in Times Square, New York City! Buy Tickets online with Ticketmaster! NOTE: The previous venue for this year's benefit concert was the Nokia Theater. If you've already purchased a ticket for the 2008 concert at Nokia theater, your ticket will be honored without complication at the new venue, BB King Blues Club. ARTISTS PERFORMING on AUGUST 31st 2008: EPMD BILAL DJ Marley Marl SMIF N WESSUN SHADIA MANSOUR IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE DAS EFX JOELLE ORTIZ BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR DJ SCRATCH DJ EVIL DEE DJ OP   Plus other surprise heavy weight guests like every year ...!

The History of Black August Black August originated in the concentration camps of California to honor fallen Freedom Fighters, Jonathan Jackson, George Jackson, William Christmas, James McClain and Khatari Gaulden. Jonathan Jackson was gunned down outside the Marin County California courthouse on August 7, 1970 as he attempted to liberate three imprisoned Black Liberation Fighters: James McClain, William Christmas and Ruchell Magee. Ruchell Magee is the sole survivor of that armed rebellion. He is the former co-defendant of Angela Davis and has been locked down for 40 years, most of it in solitary confinement. George Jackson was assassinated by prison guards during a Black prison rebellion at San Quentin on August 21, 1971. Three prison guards were also killed during that rebellion and prison officials charged six Black and Latino prisoners with the death of those guards. These six brothers became known as the San Quentin Six. To honor these fallen soldiers the brothers who participated in the collective founding of Black August wore black armbands on their left arm and studied revolutionary works, focusing on the works of George Jackson. Read more...

National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment NABFEME NY PRESENTS
FEEDBACK FORUM HISstory: THE HITMAKERS ...your words The event was awesome!" -Daitona, Harlemvixenonline.com   "I just want to thank you guys for inviting me to be a part of such a great event. Thank you very very much." - James Huggins, SVP Artist Promotions, Orpheus Records   "I'm glad that I came through to the HISstory event. The gentlemen on the panel were great. They gave lots of insight and told great stories as well."  - Sharon A. / Member   "That was hot! I'm so glad I was able to come through. Learned a lot and the men were great." - Kristin J./nonmember   "Thanks so much for inviting me. You guys always have great events but this one was fresh. The men really did their thing." - Carla Williams/ non member "... and it was so necessary. Seeing them talk like that was good for everyone. Keep up the great work." -Tracy/ Member "I know I missed a good one. I was out of town. I promise I will make the next one." -Eb the Celeb// black renaissancewoman.com/ Member     NABFEME NY OFFICERS Erika J. Kendrick President Karen Abdul Events Manager Finance Manager Drenna Armstrong Membership Manager Community Service Manager Leah Nolden Brand Manager Admin Manager		MAKING HERstory  with RO JOHNSON   "I chose a career I love and it rarely feels like work..." -Ro Johnson   Ro Johnson is paving the way for many other women to follow.  As Director of Urban Marketing at J Records, Ro has carved a path of success for herself and garnered respect from all others.  Widely known in the world of Rap Promotion and formerly one of the most sought after Executives in the East Coast Rap Promotion department for Interscope, Geffen & A&M (IGA), Ro has contributed to the success of platinum selling albums from artists such as Eminem, 50 Cent, Mary J Blige, Keyshia Cole and the Black Eyed Peas.  She continues to be a force to be reckoned with, moving forward with every step. We'll see you tonight for our General Body Session where we'll hear Big Ro's HERstory and who knows - she may even inspire you to create YOUR story.   Event Info MTV 1515 Broadway Room 22-97 45th St Entrance New York  Tomorrow July 15, 2008 6:30PM-9:30PM Members Complimentary Non Members $15 Prepay Using Paypal by clicking below RSVP to NYNABFEMEEVENTS@YAHOO.COM for Entry with ID into bldg   *HERstory is a Signature NABFEME NY General Body Networking Event     We've heard your requests to volunteer with NABFEME NY and listened to your desire to get more involved with events. We appreciate all of you who have graciously offered assistance. NABFEME NY is now looking for SERIOUS volunteers, people who have experience in the following areas: -Graphic Design (web, eblast, etc) -Publicity (media management) -Sponsorship -Production/videographer If interested in being part of our emerging volunteer team stop by the networking event tomorrow and introduce yourself. We work hard to give you nothing but the best and we're looking for the same. If you've got both the time to volunteer and the experience, email us at nynabfemeevents@yahoo.com with your qualifications and we'll connect the dots...       JULY 16TH WEDNESDAY 254 W. 72ND NEW YORK, NY DOORS OPEN AT 7 NABFEME NY MEMBERS COMPLIMENTARY w/ ENTRY B4 8PM   NABFEME is a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit, professional organization that is led by volunteer entertainment executives. The mission of NABFEME is to raise the profile and increase the awareness of minority women in music and entertainment. We accomplish this mission through activities that foster empowerment, education, mentoring, career development and networking opportunities.

Kevin Powell, April Silver of AKILA WORKSONGS,
Black & Male in America (BAMIA), and Allhiphop.com

present a

Townhall Meeting
Performance, & Booksigning

for the launch of

"Be a Father to Your Child:
Real Talk from Black Men on
Family, Love, and Fatherhood"

Event Hosted by

Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur of Allhiphop.com

THIS MONDAY!
June 2, 2008

7:00pm - 9:30pm

located at Brown Memorial Baptist Church
(Rev. Clinton M. Miller, Pastor)
438 Washington Avenue (at

)
Clinton Hill/Brooklyn, NY 11238

doors open at 6:30 | first come, first seated

FREE and OPEN TO ALL

Join the Discussion, Mix & Mingle with the Writers!
Buy the Book, Support a Cause! *

book cover goes here

a groundbreaking anthology featuring
essays, poems, and interviews by

Aaron Lloyd • Adisa Banjoko • Alford Young, Jr. • Bakari Kitwana • Bill Stephney • Byron Hurt • Cheo Tyehimba • Davey D. • Dion Chavis • James Peterson • Kevin Powell • Kevin Williams • Lasana Hotep • Loren Harris • Lumumba Akinwole-Bandele • Mo Beasley • Rhymefest • Saddi Khali • Shaun Neblett • Steven G. Fullwood • Talib Kweli • Thabiti Boone • Timothy D. Jones • William Jelani Cobb

"Editor April R. Silver weaves together a seamless tapestry of essays, poems, lyrics, and interviews from both analytic and anecdotal perspectives- from the corner to the campus- to address issues of Black masculinity and fatherhood at the birth and maturation of hip hop culture." MORE BACKGROUND! [link to the press release as a PDF]

* Book project created to support the "Black Men and Boys Initiative." LEARN MORE! [link to www.21cf.org]

Book Available at the JUNE 2 Event!
Event Bookseller: Brownstone Books
BAF Available Online Now (Out Nationally Early June).

CONTACT US
718.756.8501
contact@blackandmaleinamerica.org
events@beafathertoyourchild.com

key websites:
www.softskull.com
www.beafathertoyourchild.com
www.allhiphop.com
www.kevinpowellforcongress.org
www.myspace.com/akilaworksongs
www.akilaworksongs.com