Chuck D. vs Peter Lawson Jones : Steel Cage Death Match 2007!!!!

Oh, I know, you are all confused by that one. Good. Two events in one post. Is it even possible? Oh, I think it IS!

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Chuck D. at Akron Public Library at 7.pm

Called “the Bob Dylan of Rap”, Chuck D is one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful rap artists in history. Born Carlton Ridenhouer in Roosevelt, Long Island, Chuck D formed Public Enemy in 1982. The group rose to international fame with their explosive debut album YO! Bum Rush the Show in 1987, redefining rap music and Hip Hop culture in the process. Following up with It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back in 1988 and Fear of a Black Planet in 1990, along with the soundtracks to several Spike Lee films (perhaps most memorably, Fight The Power from Lee’s Do the Right Thing).

Public Enemy continues to make music, win fans, and make people think. Chuck D is a contributor to a number of mediums. He has published a best selling autobiography, and hosted his own segment on the Fox News Channel. Chuck D has served as a national spokesperson for Rock the Vote, the National Urban League, the National Alliance of African American Athletes, and the partnership for a Drug-Free America.

Chuck D will be speaking on rap, race, reality, and technology at the Main Event. Don’t miss it!
Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer session, and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.

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Peter Lawson Jones & Meet the Bloggers from 6.pm - 7.30pm.

Once a month Meet.The.Bloggers, Midtown Brews and I-open host a community forum. Our theme this year is based on making Cleveland a global leader in lessening our carbon footprint and using it as a goal to drive economic development in our region.

Since we have an issue confronting us here in Cleveland concerning the Breuer Building and its Carbon Footprint vs. the Carbon Footprint of a brand spanking new county administration building, we thought that a special Community Roundtable to discuss the county's plans for East Ninth and Euclid was especially approriate. Our discussion will include the "green" initiatives included in the plans, the embedded energy at the site and how the plans will lessen our carbon footprint. In essence, how do these plans benefit our regional community and economy?

We have invited all three county commissioners to participate in this forum. Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones has accepted our invitation. Commissioner Jimmy Dimora has a prior commitment but Joyce Burke-Jones will be attending as his representative to the forum. We have yet to hear from Commissioner Tim Hagan.

Our conversations are usually lively, and everyone benefits from the exchange of ideas and opinions. We would love to have you participate in this discussion. Ample parking is available behind the building.

What a frickin' star studded night! Take someone you love the event of your choice. Just make sure you 'represent'. I would most likely go see Chuck D.