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Do you want to throw out the first pitch with Common at a CHI White Sox game??? |
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Help support the Common Ground Foundation and win a chance to throw out the first pitch with Common! A portion of every ticket purchased will go towards the Common Ground Foundation youth empowerment programs.
Chicago White Sox vs. Orioles
Friday, July 17, 2009 7:00 p.m.
U.S. Cellular Field
CONTEST RULES: The individual that sells the most tickets ...
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Start the Show 'n Bowl |
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The Common Ground Foundation will be hosting "Start the Show 'n Bowl," a joint bowling competition and benefit concert. Common will be performing at the event, along with Talib Kweli, Will I Am, The Roots, Bilal, Marsha of Floetry, and other surprise artists. The concert proceeds will go to BE Empowered, which sets up afterschool programs and support systems for Chicago youth. The fundraiser will also benefit Common's Read for Change Program, which sponsors an online book club to promote reading among children. The Common Ground Foundation works to empower young people through the power of education and self esteem.
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A Minute Contest Winner! |
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on June 25, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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Congratulations To Jose Riviera, Winner of Common's "A Minute Contest" ! Thousands of you submitted your creative expressions to Common's"A Minute Contest" on why HIV testing is so important. Congratulations toJose Riviera, 18 of Ewing, Nebraska. Common selectedJose's lyricsand performs them below. Thank you all for your poetry, spoken word, lyrics, rap and video clips. Your work is an integral part of educating and inspiring millions of Americans to get tested for HIV. You can also view thetop five runners up. To find an HIV testing center near you clickHERE. |
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Common Launches "The Corner" through the Common Ground Foundation |
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on June 04, 2008 at 11:29 AM
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June 3, 2008 (San Francisco, CA) In an effort to encourage and inspire youth to read, the Common Ground Foundation has launchedThe Corner, a national online book club. This interactive platform provides youth across the country with an opportunity to discuss current reading selections, and fosters the development of critical thinking skills.The Corner,provides an interactive way for students, ages 13-18, to learn about and discuss relevant reading materials. Our team works with a list of recommended books that convey messages of tolerance, compassion and non-violent expressions of achieving social justice. ... |
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Enter this contest to have Common perform your lyrics! |
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on February 14, 2008 at 10:50 AM
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Check out the press release for the contest with Common, Think MTV, The Kaiser Family Foundation, and The Common Ground Foudation:
Grammy Winner Common, MTV, and Kaiser Family Foundation Launch Lyrics Contest To Promote HIV Testing
Young People Compete By Submitting Original Lyrics About the Importance of Getting Tested
Common to Perform Winning Entry on MTV2, mtvU, and itsyoursexlife.com
February 14, 2008 – New York, NY – Today, hip-hop artist and actor Common, in collaboration with It’s Your (Sex) Life, a public information partnership between the Kaiser Family Foundat... |
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How you can help the Common Ground Foundation. |
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on February 14, 2008 at 10:45 AM
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Thank you for choosing to support The Common Ground Foundation!
You can choose one of the following options to help make a difference:
Make a donation by check or credit card:
Your support is deeply appreciated by the Common Ground Foundation, youth and community. We welcome one time donations as well as recurring gifts. Please mail donation checks to: (payable to Common Ground Foundation)
Common Ground Foundation
475 10th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
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