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 | Posted by bigheff | Sat, August 5, 2017 at 4:01 PM |
For more information or interviews contact: Tyra Byrd tyra@starmusicmedia.comFor Immediate Release:
Toyz Electronics Joins Event Against ViolenceStartup helps merge technology and urban culture for youth event
Toyz Electronics, LLC will be giving back to the community by participating in the Music Over Violence Experience and Survivors of Violence Conference in Cleveland, OH, May 13. This the second annual Music Over Violence Experience (M.O.V.E.) teen summit.
" Merging technology and music has been a goal of mine since the start, being able to show the next generation those same opportunities to evolve is the ultimate give back " -Music Executive Quincy Big Heff Taylor
Toyz Electronics, LLC, a Carnegie Mellon University startup, is a technology solutions company focused on democratizing next-generation technologies to the urban and multicultural markets domestically, emerging markets globally, and global audiences with an affinity for urban culture. We provide connected hardware capable of integrating Artificial Intelligence and produce developer conferences to maximize capabilities of the hardware and next generation platforms such as VR and open-source tool kits. Our conferences, which range in scope from auto to home, lifestyle, and health industries, focus on innovation and inclusion of developers from our target demographics to provide efficient and effective solutions that maximize the diversity of technology adopters.
"Toyz Electronics is a true extension of the vision Heff and I had with Owners Illustrated Magazine, a home for the next generation of entrepreneurs to be able to create and innovate and make a meaningful impact on their communities. Ventures in technology in the urban space are uncommon but thru Toyz Electronics and resources we have mustered at Carnegie Mellon University and elsewhere we will begin to change that narrative." -Damola Idowu, CEO Toyz Electronics, LLC
The purpose of event is to change the ideas of violent messages in music and encourage the youth to participate in positive activities. Toyz Electronics, LLC will have a demonstration table at the conference to encourage the youth to get involved in electronics and coding. In addition, Damoula Idowu, Toyz Electronics CEO, will be speaking on one of the panels.
All ages are welcome to come to the events.
May 13th: All events Saturday will be at Shaw High School, 15330 Euclid Ave, E. Cleve, OH. Celebrity Basketball game starring Spyda of And 1 at 2PM in the gymnasium followed by the Survivors of Violence Conference at 4PM and the Survivors of Violence Concert at 7PM.
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 Music Over Violence Experience Back for a second year after a very successful first year StarMakers and Big Heff presents the Music Over Violence Experience and Survivors of Violence Basketball Game and Concert May. This the second annual Music Over Violence Experience (M.O.V.E.) teen summit. Quincy "Big Heff" Taylor is the VP of the Nerve Djs as well as the Midwest Rep for Def Jam records, amongst other things. Big Heff also developed the Believeland Stop The Violence Seminars and QTime a school program that teaches empowerment and career paths to high school students who are interested in the music industry." I want to talk to my young community and offer opportunity with direction that there are other things available to them to becomes successful." -Music Executive Big Heff The purpose of the two days of events is to change the ideas of violent messages in music and encourage the youth to participate in positive activities. This years'' participants will include Cleveland City Schools, Cleveland Peace Alliance and City Council Ward 7 of Cleveland to name a few. Last year''s summit was covered by WKYC CH.3 and WOIO CH.19. The summit will include several panel discussions with a special program with national recording artists holding a music seminar with Notes for Notes on educating the youth about the music business. Panel discussions include: Opportunities for Our Youth, Technology and Social Media, Depression and Anxiety and Healing Our Community. Special guests include: Men at Large, Levert 2, Ripp Flamez, Shuicide Holla, The Rude Boys and many others. All ages are welcome to come to this weekend''s events. May 12th: TEEN SUMMIT at 12PM at John Adams High School,3817 MLK Dr. Cleve, |
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