RSVP ASAP to theliciacovington@yahoo.com if you are interested. The original deadline was Oct 10, but don't let that stop you, because they want your participation very much. - Susan
Queens Living Through Legacy
Event: Queen-Style Friday
Date: October 22, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania, Lincoln University campus
By Queen Akila Dalila (Dominique Bonheur)
Requesting: Female Rappers-MC/ Female Graffiti artists / Female Dancers (B-Girl)/ Female DJ’s/ Female Photographers
Who We Are:
Queens Living through Legacy is a Pan African/ Women’s empowerment organization located on Lincoln University campus. Queens Living through Legacy, also known as QLTL, was founded by students Shertonah Hankins and Thelicia Covington in January 2010.
25 percent to 50 percent of all Proceeds from every fundraiser or event planned are donated to a charity or organization of a QLTL member’s choice. Political and social awareness is also a huge part of our organization.
Concept:
October 22, 2010 Queens Living through Legacy (a Pan African/ women’s empowerment organization), will host all female lyrical free-style rap battle/expo.
During the expo QLTL would like The DJs, Graffiti Artists, B-Girls, and Photographers to give out tutorials/lessons in their craft.
The expo is the time and place to showcase your skill and talent while also selling and promoting your goods. Each artist will have a booth (a table and chair) which is their space for the expo.
*Please artists, let us know ahead of time what we can do to accommodate you so that you are able to perform at your highest level. When you RSVP mention a list of tools, lighting, outlets/power plugs, mats, table and chairs that you will need.*
The purpose of this event is to amplify the voices of women in the hip-hop culture and the arts.
During the Freestyle Rap Battle three judges will decide the winner. The winner will be awarded with a cash prize.
* All participants will be allowed to promote and sell their art work, music CD’s/DVD’s, publications, and future events.*
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Women in Need Inc. a New York City organization that provides shelter for homeless women and children. The proceeds will assist mothers in buying their children school clothes/uniforms, school supplies, and help with school related expenses i.e. transportation and/or class trips.
RULES: All uses of profanity and sexually explicit lyrics are prohibited. Participants may not bring an excessive entourage (number of entourage must be discussed prior to the show) There will be rounds; the first three rounds are elimination rounds each rapper will be allotted 30 seconds to freestyle.
What we will provide: All participants will be accommodated with either food OR a portion of gas fare. (QLTL is an organization that did not receive any funding. We are college students who are supporting our events out of pocket until we are able to raise enough money through sponsors and fundraiser. We wish we could accommodate supporters with much more.)
Dancers/artists/DJs:
DJs, please remember to bring instruments and all necessary equipment with the exception of speakers. No more than 3 people for your entourage.
In addition to the expo we would like to have professional hip-hop dancers perform during half time. This will give you a chance to promote your skills as artist
We would like graffiti artists to showcase their work; we would also like them to spray paint t-shirts/ bags/ and hats graffiti style.
50% of proceeds from the graffiti art will go directly to the artist.
Rappers/dancers: Demos
Please send a video demo of your work to
dominiquebonheur@yahoo.com, theliciacovington@yahoo.com, urbannubia1@gmail.com
Female rappers must send a 15-30 sec video clip why you deserve to be the winner in addition to the video demo video clip
Location:
Lincoln University
1570 Baltimore pike
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352
Please RSVP by October 10th, 2010.
For Further Details/Questions and /or Concerns please email or call Dominique 973-280-8201, Thelicia 646-359-5279, Mahogany 516-670-6901
