For Immediate Release
December 16, 2008
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JLM PR, Inc.
Jody L. Miller
Pamela Lipshitz
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(BPRW) Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Russell Simmons, LL Cool J, T.I. and Young Jeezy Host Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball, January 19, 2009, Washington, DC
VIP Black Tie Celebration of Historic Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States
The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball is a black tie, charity fundraiser with proceeds going to support the non-profit work of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’s education advocacy and empowerment programs for young adults across America. Tickets can be purchased on a first come, first served basis by going to www.Hiphopinaugural.org or www.HSAN.org.
Russell Simmons, Chairman and Co-founder of HSAN, emphasized, we are celebrating the Inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States, and the magnificent turn out of young voters throughout the nation. Hip-Hop is all about transformation and it is a thrill to help make and witness this history.
The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball Host Committee is a select group of hip-hop leaders including industry executives and artists who have expressed their endorsement and support including T-Pain, Akon, Bryan-Michael Cox, Big Jon Platt, Fat Joe, MC Lyte, Terrence J, Devyne Stephens, Mario, Ginuwine, DJ Don Cannon, Jasmin Franjul, Zac McDaniel and others to be announced.
The Hip-Hop Inaugural will kick off with a star-studded red carpet and celebrity sponsorship reception at 8pm at the Harman Center, followed by an awards presentation to T.I., LL Cool J, Young Jeezy and the Hip-Hop Caucus Respect My Vote Campaign, recognizing the hip-hop contribution to the largest youth voter turnout in American history. A VIP party on all four levels of the venue will follow.
Valeisha Butterfield, Executive Director of HSAN, affirmed, The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball will be a celebration and a commitment to sustain the civic engagement of young people.
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President and Co-founder of HSAN concluded, Our gala will be a dignified and elegant celebration of this historic and transformative Inauguration. The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball will be the most festive and hottest party in Washington, DC.
Source: Hip-Hop Summit Action Network
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