2007 Stay In School Concert Event
Posted by bigced on October 1, 2007
Entertainers 4 Education Alliance, Inc (E4EA) will team up with New York’s #1 radio station, HOT 97, and educational partner Catapult Online to produce it’s 2nd Annual Stay In School Concert on Wednesday October 17th from 5pm-8pm at the Hammerstein Ballroom located at 311 W. 34th Street & 8th Avenue hosted by HOT 97 and MTV personality, DJ Cipha Sounds featuring appearances and performances from Lil Mama, America’s Next Top Model winner and LOT 29 celebrity spokesmodel, Juelz Santana, Jaslene Gonzalez, Bronx Borough President Adolpho Clarion Jr., Jim Jones, New York Knicks Legend John Starks, Warner Music Group Executive Vice President Kevin Liles, Nina Sky, Red Café, Hot 97’s own DJ Envy, Papoose, Jason Fox, andmany more to be announced.
“Our 2nd Annual Entertainers 4 Education Stay In School concert/rally is gearing up to be a huge event as you can see from the line-up and we’re expecting to announce many more mega-stars who are putting their voices behind education,” explains ENTERTAINERS 4 EDUCATION ALLIANCE Executive Director, TONYA LEWIS. “Our goal with this event is to show our children through entertainment that education is important. We’ve brought together some of the coolest music, sports, hip-hop and R&B artists who support education and we’re especially excited that HOT 97 and Catapult Online have chosen to partner with us along with our many sponsors including fashion company, LOT 29, who are all encouraging our children to stay in school.”
Entertainers 4 Education Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization established to provide at-risk youth with positive alternatives to negative behaviors through education. Our purpose is to use entertainment industry connections to enlist and utilize the talents and resources of the music and entertainment community and provide support and encouraging messages for the youth.
While the spotlight will be on the stage as celebrity after celebrity performs and sharing personal messages about the importance of education, Entertainers 4 Education hopes the attention will be on the message. “The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the alarmingly high dropout rate in the United States and send a powerful message to over 2500 New York City inner city youth encouraging them to make smart choices about their future and to stay in school,” explains Lewis who adds,
“The drop out rate in NYC is at a shocking all time high; 49% of New York City’s Public High School students do not graduate from high school. Everyday 500 students drop out of NYC high schools. New York State has the highest dropout rate for Black and Hispanic students of any state in the nation. Approximately 7,000 students will drop out of school per school day nation wide. I’m concerned about our future and have asked those committed to sending a message to our next generation to lend their voices.”
In reaction to the growing drop-out rate and Entertainers 4 Education Alliance’s continued program addressing the crisis, Robert Jackson, NYC City Council member and Chairman on Education shared, “The Entertainers 4 Education Alliance is tackling one of our City’s most significant civic crises – the high school drop-out rate. By empowering young people through innovative programs, E4EA is helping to make a greater New York City for all of us to enjoy.
Those voices have come from the education, politics, fashion, entertainment and media companies. HOT 97 and Catapult Online are partnering with Entertainers 4 Education Alliance to present The Stay In School Concert.
Ebro Darden, program director for HOT 97 stated, “HOT 97 has worked with Entertainers 4 Education Alliance on several initiatives. We’re honored to partner with them once again on another event that brings hip-hop and education together. Encouraging our listeners to stay in school is a priority for HOT 97!”
Mikki Cruz, The Regional Manager of Catapult Online (www.catapult-online.com), adds, “This concert is an excellent way for students to see artists who value education and learn about our program which can help them improve in school. Catapult Online views our community partnerships, such as with E4EA, as a critical component of how we reach the families who need our free tutoring services.”
Leading apparel brand and co-sponsor of the Stay In School concert, LOT 29, will be presenting 16 looks from their Fall/Winter ‘07 Collection. This fashion showcase will be led by their celebrity spokesmodel and America’s Next Top Model winner, Jaslene Gonzalez, who is the first Latina to win the coveted title! “As one of the most successful urban brands that targets the young adult market, LOT 29 is committed to empowering today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders. By teaming up with the ‘Entertainers 4 Education Alliance’ and participating in the ’Stay In School’ Concert, we have the ability to communicate a very powerful message by combining two things that all kids love: music AND fashion!” In addition to the fashion show, LOT29 will be giving away over 2,000 T-Shirts at the event and one very special grand prize package: 2 tickets to the 2007 MLB World Series! The World Series package is inclusive of travel, accommodations and two of the hottest seats at one of the games.
Event product sponsors include White Castles and Vitamin Water. Official media partners include: Allhiphop.com, Right On Magazine, Black Beat Magazine, and Vibe Magazine.
The first ever Stay In School Concert produced by E4EA last year featured performances from Dipset, Young B & Web Star, Fredro Star & Young Onxy. The students were so encouraged that the producer decided to make this a yearly event.
For more information about the 2007 Stay In School Concert or for students to attend contact the Entertainers for Education Alliance office at (718) 385-3133. Together we can make a difference!
Red Carpet begins from 4pm-5pm and show-time is from 5pm-8pm.
About Entertainers 4 Education Alliance
Entertainers 4 Education Alliance (E4EA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth by promoting education and positive decision making. We enlist and utilize the talents and resources of the music and entertainment community to provide support and encouraging messages to our young people.
Entertainers 4 Education Alliance believes that every student deserves a quality education. E4EA is committed to strengthening our communities by lowering the alarmingly high dropout rate in America’s schools.
About Catapult Online
Catapult Online is the nation’s leading provider of online, at-home tutoring. Students who complete the Catapult Online program demonstrate, on average, one full year of grade level growth in reading or math.
Students in grades 3-12 are eligible for tutoring from Catapult Online, and all instruction is taught by U.S.-based certified teachers in a one-on-one learning environment.
About LOT 29
Initially developed with Warner Brothers in 2001, LOT 29 is the second urban wear brand under Wicked Fashions. In conjunction with a high-profile line of cartoon imagery, Wicked Fashions acquired the DC Comics license in 2007 to provide the subtle consumer with entertaining graphics using upscale techniques on denim, fleece, hoodies, and a variety of outerwear. LOT 29 (www.lot29.com) appeals to affluent consumers and is sold at leading retail outlets such as Macy’s, Epic, and Dr. Jay’s.
