Film Screening; ‘The Other Side Of Hip Hop - The Sixth Element’

The Original, The Most Conscious, The Best Going Strong Since 2001, For The People, By The People: Medgar Evers College Film & Culture Series
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/filmandcultureseries/

Presents the 'Brooklyn Homecoming Screening':‘The Other Side Of Hip Hop - The Sixth Element’, tells the story of long time Photo Activist Brother Ernie Paniccioli. Brother Ernie, as he is affectionately known by many, has been photographing the Hip Hop Culture since its inception. From the genesis when the culture did not have a name, it was simply something that young people created to have fun. From 1973 to the present Brother Ernie has been there, whether as an advocate for this culture that turned into a movement or speaking out against what is wrong with Hip Hop Brother Ernie has been front row center for it all.

Tonight we will have our opportunity to go upclose and personal with Brother Ernie
as we go inside his life, work in Hip Hop and his socio-political activism.

Joining us for this rich cultural experience will be Linque formerly of the Blackwatch movement,
Hip Hop Pioneer Kangol of UTFO, Dion Michael Ashman, Producer, Director and Writer of the ‘Other Side Of Hip Hop - The Sixth Element’ and the man himself Brother Ernie Paniccioli.Winner of the New York Big Apple Film Festival Best Documentary Film, 'The Other Side Of Hip-Hop showcases HIP-HOP from the beginning!
Featuring Chuck D., Afrika Bambaataa, MC Lyte, and many many others this film tells a full story!

For more info: www.OURGANG62.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008
DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 P.M.
OPEN MIC HOSTED BY XYAYX MULTIMEDIA
BEGINS AT 6:30 PM.Program begins at:7:00PM
A live performance by Lin-Que, will precede the film
Founders Auditorium, 1650 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225

Take the #2, 3, 4 or 5 train to the Franklin Ave. stop. The auditorium is between Crown & Montgomery Sts.

www.myspace.com/linquemusic and http://www.lin-que.com/

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Curtis "Showtime" Stevens will step into the ring at the Manhattan Center on March 6

Curtis "Showtime" Stevens
Bronx, NY- For the first time since signing a multi-year deal with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, Curtis "Showtime" Stevens will step into the ring at the Manhattan Center on March 6. Stevens will appear as part of the action packed under card which features a USBA Junior Welterweight title fight between "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis vs. Harrison Cuello. Also, featured in the co- main event is fan favorite New Yorker Vinny Maddalone battling veteran Jeff Yeoman in an 8 round Heavyweight match up. Sports website www.GoFightLive.TV will web cast the entire event online.


One half of the famed "Chin Checkers", Brooklyn, NY native Stevens (17-2-1, 12KO's) is a throwback to the old days of boxing with his killer left hook and crippling body punching. Curtis presents a danger to anyone who stands opposite him in the squared circle. On this occasion, it will be journeyman, Thomas Reid (35-21-1, 13KO's) of Jackson, TN, who in his own right is not to be taken lightly. Stevens will have his hands full as he will be facing a fighter who has gone up against some of the best in the business. Taking on a who's who of the 175-pound realm, Reid has fought the likes of former WBC light heavyweight champion and Roy Jones Jr. conqueror Montell Griffin, WBO 175-pound titlist Julio Gonzalez, and light heavyweight contenders Elvir Muriqi, Yusaf Mack, and Prince Badi Ajamu.


The bout is scheduled for 8 rounds in the Super Middleweight division and promises to be an all action affair.

The balance of the exciting undercard will be announced shortly.

Tickets are fan friendly priced at $202 first row ringside, $102, $52 and $32 and are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (212) 307-7171 and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Additionally, tickets and exclusive VIP tables can be purchased directly from Star Boxing by calling (718) 823-2000 or by visiting http://www.starboxing.com

SPECIAL NOTE: ALL VIP TABLES ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT
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NABF junior welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa now a promotional free agent

New York– NABF junior welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa is a promotional free agent after his deal with Seeno Group recently concluded. Figueroa’s manager, Sal LoNano, is entertaining offers from numerous promoters.


Figueroa (18-2, 13 KOs), who has moved back to the Bronx after living a year in Miami, is rated No. 10 by the World Boxing Council, as well as No. 13 and No. 14 by the International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association, respectfully.

“Frankie is the reigning NABF champion, world-class fighter and a great kid,” LoNano said. “With a good promoter in his corner, he will become a world champion. We want to thank Attorney Tony Cardinale for the legal advice he gave us.”

U.S. Army veteran Figueroa currently is in Vero Beach (FL) training camp with his trainer, James “Buddy” McGirt, Sr., awaiting his next fight.

“Gato” also is the reigning WBC International Mundo Hispano welterweight and New York State light welterweight title-holder.

For more information about “Gato” Figueroa visit his web site at www.gatofigueroa.com.

CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press
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