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PEEP THIS - OPEN INVITE TO BILL O'Reilly!!!!! LETS SEE IF HE SHOWS UP!
From: Hip-Hop Chess Federation,,
Date: Sep 27, 2007 12:21 PM
Dear Mr. Bill O'Reilly,
As you may already know, on October 13, 2007, the Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is scheduled to host the Chess Kings Invitational and Scholarship Tournament. The HHCF is a non-profit organization that uses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence.
As founders of the HHCF, we respect your intelligence and often appreciate your intent on most issues. However, over the years, I have become increasingly concerned with your attempts to denigrate the Urban Communities and specifically the Hip-Hop Community. I believe you to be a man who often goes against the grain of satisfying everyone and often choosing to just go with your heart. Because of this, I am confused as to why you choose to join the mainstream, out of touch, understanding of Hip-Hop and its effect on the nation.
I will say that I do not support every twist and turn Hip-Hop has taken over the last decade plus. But like life in general, you are not going to like everything your high school friend does. Therefore you must enjoy the aspects you still love while trying to help mold the items you don't love into something you can learn to love again.
Throughout the years, you have painted this slanted image of what the subculture of Rap is about and the content you have grow so deeply to rally against. Now, I am not sure how many rap songs you have listened to over the years, but I am pretty certain based on your comments over the years, you haven't spent any true time in researching this genre. For every 50 Cent single that hits the airwaves there are triple the amount of positive Hip-Hop songs that never make the airwaves.
I believe that your ugly, slanted and negative views of Hip-Hop are created by your lack of knowledge, research and overall desire to just be a part of the discussion. I can't help but question the charge you lead against Pepsi for choosing Ludacris as a spokesperson. Although I agreed that his music is very influential and should he should be hired as a spokesperson for a product geared towards mature young adults and above. However, he does a lot for the youth despite the nature of much of his content. This you cannot deny. But then, Pepsi launches a campaign with the drug addicted and vulgar Osbourne Family. I did not see you display the same level of outrage! What happened?
That very action alone makes millions of viewers wonder if you were really concerned about the well being of today's youth. It seems you just flat out have issues with those in underserved communities and the artistic outlets that help them get through life with a sense of being.
Recently your image was once again tarnished by your poorly planned verbalization of your statement on Blacks in restaurants. I am sure in your opinion, this was just overblown. However, the masses do not seem to feel this way. This situation was just proof to the HHCF that you have not received the proper exposure to all the positive aspects of Hip-Hop.
The HHCF is extending an invitation for you to attend the HHCF Chess Kings Invitational and Scholarship Tournament. At this venue, you will be engage with rappers, athletes and the many others in a positive community event. In addition, you are invited to participate in the HHCF and Commonwealth Clubs panel "Life Strategies: The Blueprint for Victory". This panel will explore positive strategies youth in underserved communities can implement to improve their future and the future of their communities. I am certain you could add some positive insight.
With hand send you this open invitation in hopes that you will start enjoying the positive aspects of the urban music industries and the communities that embrace them.
Yours,
Adisa Banjoko & Leo Libiran
www.hiphopchessfederation.org
From: Hip-Hop Chess Federation,,
Date: Sep 27, 2007 12:21 PM
Dear Mr. Bill O'Reilly,
As you may already know, on October 13, 2007, the Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is scheduled to host the Chess Kings Invitational and Scholarship Tournament. The HHCF is a non-profit organization that uses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence.
As founders of the HHCF, we respect your intelligence and often appreciate your intent on most issues. However, over the years, I have become increasingly concerned with your attempts to denigrate the Urban Communities and specifically the Hip-Hop Community. I believe you to be a man who often goes against the grain of satisfying everyone and often choosing to just go with your heart. Because of this, I am confused as to why you choose to join the mainstream, out of touch, understanding of Hip-Hop and its effect on the nation.
I will say that I do not support every twist and turn Hip-Hop has taken over the last decade plus. But like life in general, you are not going to like everything your high school friend does. Therefore you must enjoy the aspects you still love while trying to help mold the items you don't love into something you can learn to love again.
Throughout the years, you have painted this slanted image of what the subculture of Rap is about and the content you have grow so deeply to rally against. Now, I am not sure how many rap songs you have listened to over the years, but I am pretty certain based on your comments over the years, you haven't spent any true time in researching this genre. For every 50 Cent single that hits the airwaves there are triple the amount of positive Hip-Hop songs that never make the airwaves.
I believe that your ugly, slanted and negative views of Hip-Hop are created by your lack of knowledge, research and overall desire to just be a part of the discussion. I can't help but question the charge you lead against Pepsi for choosing Ludacris as a spokesperson. Although I agreed that his music is very influential and should he should be hired as a spokesperson for a product geared towards mature young adults and above. However, he does a lot for the youth despite the nature of much of his content. This you cannot deny. But then, Pepsi launches a campaign with the drug addicted and vulgar Osbourne Family. I did not see you display the same level of outrage! What happened?
That very action alone makes millions of viewers wonder if you were really concerned about the well being of today's youth. It seems you just flat out have issues with those in underserved communities and the artistic outlets that help them get through life with a sense of being.
Recently your image was once again tarnished by your poorly planned verbalization of your statement on Blacks in restaurants. I am sure in your opinion, this was just overblown. However, the masses do not seem to feel this way. This situation was just proof to the HHCF that you have not received the proper exposure to all the positive aspects of Hip-Hop.
The HHCF is extending an invitation for you to attend the HHCF Chess Kings Invitational and Scholarship Tournament. At this venue, you will be engage with rappers, athletes and the many others in a positive community event. In addition, you are invited to participate in the HHCF and Commonwealth Clubs panel "Life Strategies: The Blueprint for Victory". This panel will explore positive strategies youth in underserved communities can implement to improve their future and the future of their communities. I am certain you could add some positive insight.
With hand send you this open invitation in hopes that you will start enjoying the positive aspects of the urban music industries and the communities that embrace them.
Yours,
Adisa Banjoko & Leo Libiran
www.hiphopchessfederation.org
EXXXO said:
The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) was founded by Adisa Banjoko a.k.a. "The Bishop" and Leo "Blast" Libiran to elevate the minds of American youth. We use Hip-Hop, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence.
This is going to be a dope event. Teachers! Bring your students to this. The kids need something like this. The kids are the future and we need to give them avenues to use their mentals.
"Chess is a mental martial art.- Daaim Shabazz of The Chess Drum"
This is taken from their myspace:
The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF), an organization that uses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence, and Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers are proud to announce the 1st Annual Chess Kings Invitational to be held at the prestigious San Francisco Design Center on Saturday, October 13th from 1pm to 5pm.
The 1st Annual Chess Kings Invitational will kick off with HHCF's Life Strategies All-Star Panel. The Life Strategies panel will feature multi-platinum rappers RZA and GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, chess icon Josh Waitzkin, turntable wizards DJ QBert and DJ Disk and other surprise guests in a discussion about how music, chess and martial arts have guided them in their paths to success.
"We are excited to be a part of the 1st Annual Chess Kings Invitational," said Tony Key, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. "The HHCF has used the connection between hip-hop and chess to make the game not only accessible, but cool to a new whole audience. The Chessmaster series of video games does the same thing; inviting people of all ages and skill levels to engage in the timeless art of chess. It was a natural connection for us to become partners in bringing this great event to the community."
The Invitational includes an all-star chess tournament that will pit some of America's top rappers, DJs, martial artists and others in a head-to-head battle of the brains in which the winner will walk away with the HHCF Chessmaster championship belt. Competitors include RZA, award-winning MMA fighter Ralek Gracie, Casual of the Hieroglyphics, Sunspot Jonz of the Living Legends and other special guests. Rakaa of Dilated Peoples will host the event.
"We are amazed by how well we have been received since our first event earlier this year," says HHCF co-founder Adisa Banjoko. "By celebrities donating their time, it really sends a message that they care about the state of our communities. Their presence will greatly assist us in raising money to provide scholarships to local schools."
The HHCF has also invited four youth teams to participate in the Invitational's Scholarship Tournament. Players will compete for a chance to win a variety of educational scholarships, among other prizes.
Guests will enjoy multiple events throughout the day, including open chess gaming, Kung Fu films and information sessions regarding educational opportunities. Other events will include an auction featuring items donated by various celebrities, chess-inspired graffiti art created by legendary graf writers and a few more surprises. All proceeds collected from the auction will directly benefit schools in local underserved communities.
"We are proud to host an event that showcases an authentic, intelligent trend in Hip-Hop," states co-founder Leo Libiran. "Hip-Hop has always been about more than bullets and bling and the fact that so many fantastic rappers, chessmasters, martial artists and graf writers have donated their time to the children is proof of this in itself."
About the Chessmaster Video Game
Chessmaster®: The Art of Learning for the Nintendo DS-- system and Chessmaster®: Grandmaster Edition for Windows® PC will be released in October/November 2007. In both games, Josh Waitzkin, International Master and eight-time National Chess Champion, coaches players to grasp the basic fundamentals of chess and to master the game through exciting courses and tutorials.
About HHCF
The Hip-Hop Chess Federation, founded by award-winning lecturer and author, Adisa Banjoko and Leo "Blast" Libiran, uses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence. The organization focuses on giving urban youth effective life strategies to scholastic and financial success. Programs include chess tournaments, scholarship programs, mentorship, lectures and more. For more information, visit: www.hiphopchessfederation.org.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated sales of 680 million Euros for the 2006-07 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
peep the myspace:http://www.myspace.com/hiphopchess
