ADVISORY/Atlantic Artists to 'SPEAK UP' About Preventing School Violence to Support Groundbreaking National PAX Campaign.Entertainment/Education Editors ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Nov. 20) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2002 WHO: Melisma/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas of matchbox twenty Atlantic recording group Nappy Roots Hollan Holm - high school shooting victim WHAT: "SPEAK UP" press conference announcing a groundbreaking new campaign against weapon-related school violence WHEN: Wednesday, November 20th 10:45 AM WHERE: Hard Rock Cafe - 221 West 57th St. - between Broadway & 7th Aves. "SPEAK UP" is a national media and in-school educational campaign launched to empower students to make their schools safer. It encourages students to anonymously report weapon-related threats in their school via a newly established national toll-free hotline (866/SPEAK UP). A recent U.S. Secret Service study shows that in 3 out of 4 school shootings, the attackers told other students of their plans beforehand. "SPEAK UP" is the latest initiative from PAX, a non-political nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to the issue of gun violence. Long-time supporters of PAX, matchbox twenty is including a special "SPEAK UP" insert in every copy of their new album, "MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE." Nappy Roots Nappy Roots is an American alternative Southern rap sextet that originated in Kentucky in 1995 and is best known for its hit 2002 single "Awnaw". The group consists of Oakland, California native R. have just completed a new PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. in support of the "SPEAK UP" campaign, directed by noted video director Darren Grant. Hollan Holm was shot during a morning prayer circle at Heath High School Heath High School may refer to either of the following high schools in the United States:
WKU had a total enrollment in the Fall Semester of 2002 (the latest published figures) of 17,818 students. Out of this total, 73% were full-time and 85% were undergraduates. Ethnic and racial minority enrollment was just under 13% at 2,097. For More Information, Please Contact: Keri Dixon/Atlantic Records 212/707-2039 |
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