A lot of people complain that the Hip Hop Generation is “lazy”, and that we aren’t doing anything to help our communities. But if you look all across America a lot of young folks are making a difference. Ayesha Quanette Atkinson, better known in poetry circles as “A.Q.U.A”, is a North Carolina performance poet and organizer. She’s putting together a huge community event that, according to the press release, is “shakin’ up the imbalance of teens turning to the streets by offering the arts…” Her event, Streetquake is happening May 19 in Goldsboro, NC at Waynesborough Park located off of 117 Hwy Byp. From a press release:

You don’t want to miss the most anticipated community event: LIVE music, FREE food, Teen POETRY Competition where teens win a studio recording spot on SQ summer cd PROJECT, free writing and art workshops by local experts, free survival kits, special guest motivational speakerTim Lewis (of Greenville) and internationally known poet Queen Sheba (from ATL by way of Norfolk) who has been featured on 106 & Park, Apollo, VH1, Robert Townsend’s The Black Family Channel, Clear Channel, Radio-1 and Infinity Radio. For entry forms & info on adult poetry slam go to: www.ayeworks.com or call 252-367-0287. This an Ayenvision Project sponsored by Krispie Kreme, Accu-Copy, and Levy’s Soul Cafe of Goldsboro. A Gang-free Initiative of Ayenvision Works. SUPPORT THE CAUSE & GET YOUR StreetQuake v-neck, baby doll tee, regular tee shirts & more online TODAY. All proceeds go toward the main event and StreetQuake Summer Cd Project. A FEW SLOTS REMAIN FOR ARTISTS & WRITERS TO TEACH MINI WORKSHOPS! www.ayeworks.com/services.html

If you live in the area make sure you come out for the cause!