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Hiphop APPRECIATION WEEK May 16th-23th,2004 FAITH The purpose of The 6th Annual Hiphop Appreciation Week is to continue decriminalizing Hiphop's public image and promote the unity of "Hip-Hop" Kulture so that Hiphoppas may form a "Common Spirit" amongst each other. Plans for the 5th Annual Hiphop Appreciation Week are underway. All suggestions for Hiphop Appreciation Week events can be emailed. This year, our theme is FAITH. Let us take time this during this week to give thanks our God and to all people, places, things and events that have assisted our self-improvement and sustained peace. There is no reason to stand around and "wonder" what you can do to help, promote or assist during Hiphop Appreciation Week™ (HAW 2004). The following is a definitive list of activities and projects for anyone involved with Rap Music or Hiphop Kulture. Whether you're a Deejay, record label, journalist, parent, B-Boy or Girl, Graf Artist, Emcee, radio station executive, etc., you are listed below with helpful hints to make HAW 2004 a success. If you need any assistance launching a Hiphop Appreciation Week™ event please do not hesitate to reach out to us. It goes without saying; you should pass this on to everyone you know who loves Hiphop! Hiphoppa's
Take this time to give thanks. Show Faith towards others or towards your God. Give encouragement; it matters!

At the very least:

-Thank a neighbor.
-Thank a single parent who tirelessly committed his/her self to his/her children.
-Thank your own parents or grandparents for their commitment to you.
-Thank a friend for their loyal friendship and support.

Emcees

Give thanks to those who have influenced you in the past. Donate money, clothing, food or computers to your favorite charity as a form of gratitude.

Graf Artists

Include the dates of Hiphop Appreciation week in your artwork. Take your crew and visit a local school, prison or youth home to talk about Faith. Design flyers for Hiphop Appreciation Week.

B-Boys/B-Girls

Talk to everyone you know about Hiphop Appreciation Week. Take your crew and visit a youth center or local school to educate them regarding B-Boys/B-Girls and Hiphop Kulture. Pass out flyers and information on Hiphop Appreciation Week.

Deejays

Play more conscious Rap and classics. Showcase a specific artist that has influenced your style. Give them public thanks. Include Hiphop Appreciation Week information in your mixtape info sheets. Talk to everyone you know about Hiphop Appreciation Week.

Radio stations

Upgrade your conscious Rap music programming. Have your mix show DeeJays cut, scratch and play conscious Rap music classics. Have the visiting Rap artist do radio drops in celebration of Hiphop Appreciation Week™ with this year's theme of Faith. You can also do interviews on the techniques of settling disputes, interacting with the youth of today, and domestic relations.

Television Stations

Upgrade your conscious Rap video programming. Produce or re-air shows that explain the History of "Hip-Hop." You can air the following movies Wild Style, Krush Groove, Beat Street and/or Rhyme and Reason. You can also do interviews on Faith and the meaning of commitment.

Hiphop and Rap Publications

You can interview Hiphop's originators on Hiphop's history, meaning and purpose. Its been an estimated 32 years since the emergence of our modern Hiphop expressions and 23 years since the first major Rap recording. With this in mind, you can give thanks to Hiphop as the greatest inner-city strategy toward Health, Love, Awareness and Wealth.

Internet subscribers

Those that have legitimate web sites, and would like to support Hiphop Appreciation Week™ can contact us.

Politicians and Government Officials

Support Hiphop Appreciation Week™ by issuing a proclamation that recognizes the third week of May as Hiphop Appreciation Week™.
You can contact us for assistance with the proclamation's language. Schedule public appearances at any of our various lectures during Hiphop Appreciation Week to discuss the importance of "productive" Hiphop

Educators and Student Groups

Hold discussions on the future of Hiphop, Hiphop's kulture and Hiphop's expressions. You can also organize lectures on the preservation of Hiphop and its contribution to popular kulture, worldwide. A discussion on Hiphop's African roots can also be effective. The Temple of Hiphop has lecturers that can speak on the subject. Elementary to High school students can do reports on issues such as "Rap and its influence on youth," "Graffiti Art verses Vandalism," "the responsibility of the Deejay," "When I grow up, I want to be a Rapper, Breaker, Graffiti artist, Deejay, etc., and why?" and "How Hiphop has affected my family." The can also give Hiphop thanks through essay writing. We also urge you to contact other Hiphop organizations such as Zulu Nation, the Rock Steady Crew, the Rap Coalition, Rhythm Cultural Institute for more ways to show your Faith in Hiphop.

News Media

Print, video and/or audio formats can alert the public before, during and after Hiphop Appreciation Week™ on our theme of "Faith." In addition to our main theme of Faith, it is of great importance that you report the fact that Hiphop has taken an initiative to "clean its own act up." Not that we are on a "bash gangster Rap crusade," but that some of us have matured and would like to project a more responsible kultural image to the public. Phone interviews can be scheduled.

Recording and Clothing Companies

Donate print advertisements in various Hiphop and Rap magazines that salute the importance of modern Hiphop Kulture and advertise Hiphop Appreciation Week™. Raise funds to reproduce Hiphop Appreciation Week literature, and next year's Hiphop History Month literature. Put together a fundraiser for a local charity giving thanks to Hiphop Make sure your artists and employees get involved in the weeks activities. And Finally...
During Hiphop Appreciation Week™ (May 16th-23st, 2004) Hiphoppas are advised to lessen their intake of sugar, salt, dairy and flour.

Hiphoppas are advised to upgrade their intake of water and foods that can be prepared by steam. Hiphoppas are advised to do more walking and/or sports activities. If you must drive, wear your seat belt. Hiphoppas are advised to upgrade their show of Faith towards family,friends and other Hiphoppas. Hiphoppas are advised to listen and watch for programs that educate as well as entertain.


peace n much love.