$100,000 Scholarship Announcement

Hip Hop Sisters Foundation (HHSF) CEO/Founder MC Lyte, Advisory Board Members Russell Simmons and Salt, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Damon A. Williams, and HHSF President Lynn Richardson are pleased to announce a new $100,000 hip-hop scholarship partnership that will enable one college-bound student to pursue a bachelor’s degree from one of the world’s top academic institutions – the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A press conference and reception will take place at the office of Rush Communications on Thursday September 6th 2012 to announce the scholarship. The recipient will hold one of the competitive First Wave Scholar slots in the only higher education program of its kind to incorporate hip-hop artistry at the college level. Freshman who plan to enroll in college in the Fall of 2013 are invited to apply for the MC Lyte / UW Madison $100,000 First Wave Scholarship Presented by Hip Hop Sisters Foundation at www.hiphopsisters.org. The application deadline is October 1, 2012 and the winner will be announced by MC Lyte and HHSF in collaboration with this year’s Soul Train Music Awards.
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About Hip-Hop Sisters Network
Founded by MC Lyte, the legendary lyricist and iconic hip-hop pioneer, Hip Hop Sisters Network includes Hip Hop Sisters Artistry, which provides a platform for female artists to showcase their talents in an environment of encouragement and respect, as well as Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, which is a non-profit charity that promotes positive images of women of ethnic diversity by bringing together leaders from the world of Hip Hop, the entertainment industry, and the corporate world. HHS provides national and international support to women and youth around the globe on the topics of: Cultural Issues; Financial Empowerment; Health and Wellness; Mentorship; and Educational Opportunities. Advisory board members include Faith Evans, Ledisi, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chilli, Russell Simmons, Cheryl “Salt” James, Malinda Williams, Kelly Price, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis. Join the Movement: www.hiphopsisters.org

CONTACT

Sheila Eldridge, Miles Ahead Entertainment / Hip Hop Sisters Foundation
sheila@milesaheadentertainment.com
info@hiphopsisters.org
www.hiphopsisters.org
855.625.9831

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Valeria Davis, Senior University Relations Specialist
vadavis2@wisc.edu
608.890.3079

Visit Hip Hop Sisters Artistry at: http://hiphopsisters.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Que Cuts

Free Hair Cuts for youth, September 2, 2012 from 1-5pm at Cologne’s Family Haircare Center (1294 Middlebelt Rd). Sponsored by the men of Omega Psi Psi Fraternity Inc.