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GET LIT- WORDS IGNITE TO HONOR ANDERSON .PAAK AND CELEBRATE WME and VANS AT THE 2023 ANNUAL GALA

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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.Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.

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  • .Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.
  • In addition to music, Anderson .Paak is the founder of The Brandon Anderson Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting communities through arts, education, and unique experiences.
  • "We're so grateful to honor the artistry and genius of Anderson .Paak with our IGNITE ARTIST Award.
  • In addition to honoring Anderson .Paak, Get Lit will recognize WME and Vans as this year's Ignite Award Honorees.

GET LIT- WORDS IGNITE TO HONOR AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN H.E.R. AND CELEBRATE THE CREATION OF A NEW SPOKEN WORD POETRY GRAMMY AWARD AT THE 2022 ANNUAL GALA

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Lit- Words Ignite, the Los Angeles-based education nonprofit whose mission is to increase literacy, empower youth, and energize communities through poetry and visual media, will be honoring prestigious musician and poet, H.E.R., and will pay tribute to the new Spoken Word Poetry GRAMMY award that will debut during the 2023 show, it was announced today by Get Lit Founder, Diane Luby Lane. The Gala will take place on Sunday, December 11th at the GRAMMY MUSEUM.

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  • with our IGNITE ARTIST Award at this year's Get Lit Gala which will celebrate the new GRAMMY category for Spoken Word Poetry.
  • The new category Best Spoken Word Poetry Album will recognize excellence in Spoken Word albums specific to the performance of poetry with or without music.
  • The non-profit Get Lit - Words Ignite aims to transform the lives of young people worldwide through classic and spoken word poetry.
  • The Get Lit Gala will feature performances from 2023 GRAMMY nominee J. Ivy as well as 2022 GRAMMY nominee Sekou Andrews.

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Announces Annual Walk & Community Event "Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide"

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, today announces "Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide", a walk and community-building event that is raising funds to support the work of Didi Hirsch's Suicide Prevention Center. The Center offers comprehensive, compassionate crisis care for kids, adults and families in an emotional or suicidal crisis. With increasing focus on rebuilding stronger, more equitable, and more connected communities, the event on Sunday, October 23rd at 7:45 AM PDT encourages supporters to walk 2,160 steps (about one mile) at Exposition Park in Los Angeles– mirroring the number of lives lost each day to suicide worldwide.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, today announces "Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide", a walk and community-building event that is raising funds to support the work of Didi Hirsch's Suicide Prevention Center.
  • In 2021, the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center counseled more than 135,000 callers on the hotline.
  • "Didi Hirsch is dedicated to providing suicide prevention solutions for the growing mental health crisis in our country," said Didi Hirsch's Chief Executive Officer Lyn Morris, LMFT.
  • Founded on principles of health equity and innovation, Didi Hirsch has been providing whole-person mental health and crisis care to children, adults and families since 1942.

GET LIT POET - SIERRA LEONE ANDERSON - CRAFTS AN ORIGINAL POEM TITLED "FOR UVALDE" - REFLECTING ON THE EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE AT ROBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN UVALDE TEXAS - AS CHILDREN ACROSS THE U.S. HEAD BACK TO CLASSROOMS FOR THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL Y

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Maybe in part because I didn't know how to respond myself," said Get Lit poet, Sierra Leone Anderson.

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  • Maybe in part because I didn't know how to respond myself," said Get Lit poet, Sierra Leone Anderson.
  • "I am a young person and am witnessing the country I'll inherit eat itself alive.
  • I wrote this poem in an effort to speak back to my anger and disappointment.
  • Uni(verse) will build and strengthen communication, collaboration, empathy, and community throughout the world through the vehicle of poetry.

HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES $4.5 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS FOR 2022-23

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced more than $4.5 million in grant awards for 2022-23 through its philanthropic program. These donations support a diverse range of nonprofit organizations that help underserved communities, universities, and colleges. In addition, the grants also support film restoration projects both in the United States and overseas, as well as journalism programs that provide aid and assistance to journalists across the globe.

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  • Grants Continue Historic Support for Arts Education, Film Restoration,Journalism Programs and Support for Underserved Communities
    LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced more than $4.5 million in grant awards for 2022-23 through its philanthropic program.
  • "Our membership has always taken pride in devoting its funds to supporting the broadest range of programs with the most impact.
  • The HFPA membership approved $4,534,195 for 112 grants to 93 programs and organizations, representing an increase of 3.2% over last year.
  • All funding for HFPA's philanthropy program comes from revenue generated by broadcasting of the Golden Globes awards show.

Award-Winning Actress & Activist Jane Fonda Set to Participate in a Special Poetry Reading During Launch Party for Get Lit's Groundbreaking Poetry Sharing Platform: Uni(verse) on December 11, 2021

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Get Lit is transforming the lives of young people worldwide through classic and spoken word poetry.

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  • Get Lit is transforming the lives of young people worldwide through classic and spoken word poetry.
  • Tickets to attend the virtual Launch Party are free and can be obtained by registering at GetLit.org/Universe-Launch .
  • "Our new interactive Poetry Wall is an example of how poetry can bring us all together.
  • In early 2022, Get Lit will officially launch Uni(verse), the world's first interactive poetry platform for the classroom, community, and beyond.

Experience the Power of a Spoken Word Poetry Movie at Home With the Film SUMMERTIME From Director Carlos López Estrada Available To Own Beginning On August 27

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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The film can currently be pre-ordered at iTunes and a full list of where to purchase the film can be found at the SUMMERTIME website .

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  • The film can currently be pre-ordered at iTunes and a full list of where to purchase the film can be found at the SUMMERTIME website .
  • The film SUMMERTIME takes place over the course of a hot summer day in Los Angeles, following the lives of 27 young adults as they intersect.
  • SUMMERTIME was released in theaters nationwide beginning on July 9, 2021, and will be available to rent later this fall.
  • Get Lit - Words Igniteis a Los Angeles-based education nonprofit that transforms the lives of young people through classic poetry and spoken word.