Developing physical strength, a strong will, a quickened mind, and an ethical and moral base from which to judge their own actions as well as those of others, HTCMLI provides the youth of our city with life-enhancing skills, positive values and a sense of purpose and direction.
"Common" Honoree of "Here I Stand" Gala |
CommonThis years honoree is Hip Hop legend Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. aka "Common".
Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012
Historic Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC
Almost every year, the Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute selects an artist who has provided exemplary service to the community. We present the Paul Robeson "Here I Stand" award after interviewing the honoree on stage. We also provide a showcase for local artists, including the children that attend our Kung Fu institute. It's a chance to bring the community together, learn how to help each other and have a good time. We hope you'll come and have an unforgettable evening.
Big Tigger
Urban ArtistryOur special invited guest interviewer will be "Big Tigger".
Performing live on stage will be:
Malcom X Drummers and Dancers, Whratnala USA, Ivy Rose Band,
Urban Artistry, ISA Miss Teen Philippines Chessa Toboada, Dragon Princess Olivia Zhang, and Hung Tao Choy Mei "Lucky Lions" and Thunder Drummers.
Tickets are also on sale at Ticketmaster or the Lincoln Theatre box office for $27.50 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm).
Past honorees have been Harry Belafonte, Dick Gregory, Dr. John Hope Franklin, Judith Jamison, Rita Moreno, and Spike Lee.
For more information contact Abdur-Rahim Muhammad, HTCMRahim@aol.com.
