Common Wows Audience at MFUSE Concert April 16, 2008
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16 April 2008, Parking Lot A, University of Michigan-Flint Campus, Flint, Michigan:
The spring evening featured perfect weather as Common took stage at about 6:15 p.m. to perform before approximately 2,500 students, faculty, staff, and community members. Incorporating information about Flint in his presentation, Common employed hip-hop and rap to promote his message of social consciousness and the need to address urban challenges.
Prior to his appearance at the University of Michigan-Flint, Common performed at Michigan State University. Later this week Common will perform at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Common’s commitment to social consciousness is manifested in the Common Ground Foundation that the artist established.
Mission Statement: The Common Ground Foundation is dedicated to the empowerment and development of urban youth in the United States.
Vision Statement: The Common Ground Foundation was created by Hip Hop artist, actor and children’s author Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known as “Common”. Common’s social-conscience message serves as inspiration for equality, opportunity and hope among youth in underserved communities. The Foundation is committed to empowering youth in urban neighborhoods and providing life skills needed to achieve their dreams.
I thank the many people who helped make this concert happen. Everyone from Facilities to Public Safety to Student Services to Student Government to University Relations, to name just a few, did a terrific job. I apologize to anyone who was inconvenienced by the lot closure.
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I was in attendance at the MFUSE concert featuring Common recently. I am by no means a fan of Hip Hop, but I enjoyed the festivites . Next include the vendors and information tabls into the mix (near the people.
And utilize Z-92.7 with paid ads, our people were there.