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Human Rights Walkathon 2010
March 6, 2010
N. Straub Park
St. Petersburg, FL
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Schedule
9:00AM to 10:00AM- Registration
10:00AM to 11:00AM -Walk!
11:00AM to 12:00PM- Speakers and entertainment |
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MC Lyte
Lyricist, pioneer, icon, veteran and entrepreneur could all be used to describe MC Lyte. One of the most prolific and well-respected female Hip Hop artists to ever bless the mic, MC Lyte has consistently found ways to reinvent herself musically, while expanding her resume and gaining new fans. Reared in Brooklyn, New York, she always has her finger on Hip Hops pulse. Many are familiar with her stellar music making skills, but over the course of her extensive career Lyte has ventured out to other avenues that have allowed her to show the world just how talented she truly is.
David Pomeranz
David Pomeranz is one of the most successful and prolific songwriters and recording artists on the scene today. His songs and recordings have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and his musical projects have earned him a total of 18 Gold and 22 Platinum records. Billboard Magazine has referred to him as, "One of our finer voices..."and his concerts have delighted and inspired millions all over the world.
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The Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking
The Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking (FCAHT) is an organizationwhich was created in 2004 by Anna Rodriguez,
who has extensive experience in how to identify victims, provide advocacy, and understand how to pursue justice for
victims based on her experience in law enforcement, assistance for prosecution, and active participation delivering
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Youth for Human Rights
 Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is an independent non-profit corporation headquartered in Los Angeles, with the purpose to educate people in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights so they become valuable advocates for tolerance and peace.
YHRI holds events and produces instructional tools to raise human rights awareness such as the award-winning music video UNITED – a street-savvy, multi-ethnic, five-minute film in 15 languages – conveying the power of human rights awareness. YHRI works with human rights advocates, legislators, teachers, police and humanitarians to encourage young people to learn and champion human rights. |
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The Human Rights Group
The purpose of the Human Rights Group is to revitalize society by making the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights known and accepted. They work to end modern day slavery and other human rights abuses through enlightening individuals on the rights we all share simply because we are human. They do this through educational outreach and human rights events such as the Human Rights Walkathon.
Please visit the website thehumanrightsgroup.org
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 Tampa Bay Academy of Hope (TBAH)
Founded by James Evans in 1996, the Tampa Bay Academy of Hope has assisted over 100,000 youth with leadership training, counseling, referrals, mentoring, job placement, and scholarship development.
TBAH serves disadvantaged and at-risk youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who live in socioeconomically depressed communities within Hillsborough County. These students receive coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills based on our Leadership Through Education model. The areas of concentration include: school attendance, school behavior, academic achievement, self-esteem, and leadership. |
Co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg |
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This event is designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment to all participants. If you would like to request any particular aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact the event planner at (727) 657-7026 or City of St. Petersburg Community Affairs division at (727) 893-7557 or (727) 892-5259. |
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| Walkathon News |
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4 April 2007
HRW IN THE NEWS
Read the article by Nick Johnson of the St. Petersburg Times Neighborhood Edition about our upcoming event, titled "A Stand Against Tyranny and Injustice".
Read More>>>
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