Vote Now for the Best Hip Hop Song about the Environment

[Tracy Fisher]

Hello all, 
This contest is a really cool example of youth getting involved in 
environmental issues and voicing themselves. We're really excited and 
trying to get as many people online to vote for their favorite hip hop or 
spoken word submission.  Do you think  young people in your network would 
want to hear what their peers have to say about the environment?  If so, 
please let them know about the I Buy Different hip hop content at: www.ibuydifferent.org .  The last date to vote is:  Thursday, June 17th. 
 
Sincerely, 
Tracy 

<p> ************* Vote Now for the Best Hip Hop Song About the Environment ******************** 
 
Young teens are getting a taste of celebrity hip hop life.  But instead of 
choosing the bling bling and big cars, they're using hip hop to tell other 
young people about how they can make a difference for the planet by 
spending according to their values.  They're promoting a positive message, 
with attitude. 
 
The Center for a New American Dream and the World Wildlife Fund have 
sponsored an I Buy Different hip hop contest for youth ages 10-15.  This 
contest encourages youth to think about how their consumer choices not 
only affect their local community but the world.  Their original songs, 
raps, and spoken word have been professionally recorded and are now 
featured on www.ibuydifferent.org for anyone to play and download. 
 
Online voting takes place until June 17, so jump online and VOTE NOW!  Web 
voters will determine the top winners, who will receive prizes such as 
studio time to produce a demo CD, concert tickets, and a karaoke machine. 
Winners will be announced on the website on June 22, 2004. 
 
To hear songs and vote, go to www.ibuydifferent.org, click on the hip hop promo on the homepage, then click on "Listen Up and 
Vote" on the side menu. 
 
Help support these youth artists by encouraging others to go online and 
vote!  Please feel free to forward this email to whomever you think would 
be interested!
 
*************************************************
Tracy Fisher
Youth Campaign Director
tracy at newdream.org
 
Center for a New American Dream
6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 900
Takoma Park, MD 20912
 
Tel: 301.891.3683
Fax: 301-891-3684
 
www.newdream.org/
www.ibuydifferent.org

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