Real Hip-Hop Network Plans Historic (Real Hip-Hop United) Concert And Forum To End Killings By Police And Youth Nationwide In Ferguson, Missouri
RHN, The Real Hip-Hop Network, inspired by the events in Ferguson, Missouri and the continuing violence in Chicago, is calling on ALL hip-hop artists from around the country to take a stand.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Real Hip Hop Network (RHN) and Real Hip Hop Cares (non-profit initiative for "THE REAL HIP-HOP NETWORK") is planning a major Concert and movement called "Real Hip Hop United." The Campaign will make a historic call to all rappers, community leaders and entertainers to come together and take a stand for Justice and PEACE in our neighborhoods.
The initiative will begin with Chicago to address the increasing murder rate among Chicago's youth, inspiring the infamous name "CHIRAQ," (a name given due to the excessive killings by gangs on Chicago Streets surpassing the death toll of soldiers in IRAQ.
Real Hip-Hop Network believes in hip-hop's power to heal and will be calling on fans and artists around the country to come to Ferguson to peacefully raise awareness and address the alarming spree of murders that have occurred of unarmed black men by Police around the nation. From Treyvon Martin to Michael Brown, these events have gripped the conscious of the nation. The nightmare must end. The coalition's effort is to bring awareness to America about this crisis and create a coalition to address police misconduct and insure Justice.
"The Real Hip Hop United" album project will be executive produced by RHN Music Group. "The Real Hip-Hop United Movement" will unite the biggest stars in hip-hop to produce the title single "NO MORE TEARS." Proceeds from the project will be donated to address the needs of cities like Ferguson and Chicago in crisis, giving aid to the victims and giving vocational training in the entertainment business, TV and Music Production.
"Hip Hop is an international phenomenon and its power should be used to help develop minds, not destroy them," said Atonn Muhammad, CEO/President of The Real Hip Hop Network. "It is time for Hip Hop to unite and demand peace and justice!" "Hip Hop has been unjustly criticized as a source of America's ill's," says RHN Music Group, President Bernard Taft. The time is now to demonstrate hip hop's ability to inspire change! Details about the upcoming event and album release are in the works. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
| WHO: |
The Real Hip Hop Network, Community leaders, Activists, and a host of other Hip Hop all-stars to be announced. |
| WHAT: |
Production of Real Hip Hop United Album and Live Concert & Forum |
| WHERE: |
Location to be announced |
| WHEN: |
The week of October 4th 2014 |
| WHY: |
Use the power of hip-hop to build awareness and support for the end of Police and Neighborhood violence. |
For more details, please visit www.rhn.tv.
About THE REAL HIP-HOP NETWORK
The Real Hip Hop Network (RHN) is the first 24-hour premium cable network dedicated exclusively to the Hip Hop culture. RHN takes everything the world loves about Hip Hop and raises the standard by confronting negative images the media has made pervasive.
About REAL HIP-HOP CARES
Real Hip Hop Cares is the non-profit initiative of The Real Hip Hop Network. Real Hip Hop Cares supports the development of young minds that are affected by Hip Hop through an array of strategic community programs and campaigns including, media mentoring, entrepreneurial training, and equipment contributions to educational institutions.
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