Proven.com CEO Pablo Fuentes Donates Apple Computers to HHCF 2016 Summer Program!!

HHCF would like to thank www.proven.com CEO Pablo Fuentes for their donation of eight...yes 8 Mac Books for the upcoming Hip-Hop Chess Federation Summer Camp (go sign up NOW at www.hiphopchess.com- they get packed quick!!) . Now our performing arts and music program will have a totally new edge.

For the last few years we have struggled with having dated computers.  It is one of the main reasons that we have not been able to post regular video updates as we had planned. Last week I posted a photo of one of our dying PC's. He immediately reached out and said he had some Mac Books he could donate.

I went over to their offices in San Francisco and he and Eric Brown were stacking them up and giving me all the stuff I needed to get it going.

Pablo Fuentes is not just the CEO of Proven.com. He is also a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a lover of rap music and an amazing guitar player (check out this article on CEO's that train jiu-jitsu) . Over the last six years ago, Pablo has spoken on Panels to help inform and inspire HHCF kids. We want to thank Pablo and his staff for their kindness.

We hope that more technology and innovation companies in The Bay Area can follow Pablo's leadership skills in helping local organizations in the community to match their leadership in the technology space. The HHCF is working hard to meet the demands for our programs across The Bay Area and the country. If you know a person or a company in the technology field that you think would support and sponsor HHCF please have them email contact@hiphopchessfederation.org. We are a 501c3 non-profit.

HHCF Jiu Jitsu Silver Medalist Pablo Fuentes!!

Pablo Fuentes is a great guy HHCF met vis Scott Budman. Pablo is CEO of www.proven.com and a guy who really gives back to the youth via mentoring. He, like me, loves jiu jitsu as well. He just won silver and we're VERY proud of him. He'll be at the HHCF Summer Camp teaching kids about what it took for him to get into Stanford and get his company funded...We are super happy for him!! Go get em Pablo (check out the patch on his left leg)!!!

Rappers Mac Mall, Big Rich & DLabrie Team with Hip-Hop Chess Federation for Live The Game Tournament

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Meek Gaborski     memg@hiphopchessfederation.org

Rappers Mac Mall, Big Rich & DLabrie Team with Hip-Hop Chess Federation for Live The Game Tournament

Rappers and Community Leaders Gather to Motivate Kids to Make Solid Life Strategies

San Francisco, CA- May 7th 2012, The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is proud to announce that it will be hosting an end of the school year celebration May 18th from 4-6 PM at John O’Connell High School in San Francisco, CA. This Live The Game event will feature the HHCF’s trademark Life Strategies panel for teens to learn about critical thinking and decision making methodologies. After the panel there will be an in-house chess tournament for the students and open gaming with some of the panelists.  This is an exclusive event at John O’Connell High School Students.

Rappers Mac Mall, Big Rich, DLabrie and entrepreneur Pablo Fuentes will speak about the importance of good living, the value of sacrifice and making positive life goals.

“I’m always grateful for the time these artists and businessmen give to our students." said HHCF Founder Adisa Banjoko. It’s an honor to have these guys in the building and share their wisdom. By fusing chess, art and life planning we have been able to inspire a lot of at-risk teens. Additionally, we are motivating educators to think out of the box on how to reach and teach young people of diverse backgrounds. Everybody is pretty excited.”

Pablo Fuentes is a Chilean-American businessman and CEO and Founder of www.proven.com a site that connects businesses and prospective employees. Mr. Fuentes recently spoke in Washington D.C. at the White House on the importance of mentoring youth and helping develop their formal education and character.

Mac Mall is a Bay Area Rap legend from Vallejo, California whose early work helped define the the regions sound and lyrical content. Rap icon Tupac Shakur directed one of his first videos. He recently released controversial video for The Rebellion Against All There Is featuring fellow rap legend Ray Luv. It is a powerful social commentary on their perspective on the current social climate in America. His video will be shown at the event as part of the panel discussion. Mac Mall is excited about the Live The Game event reminding the youth that “Life is a game of chess not checkers. Check every angle twice before you move once.”

Big Rich has been carrying the San Francisco rap torch for many years now. He’s widely known for several hits, one of which Frisco Anthem is still a revered among Hip-Hop fans nationwide.  He will be joined by community activist Danielle Banks as they both represent www.projectlevel.org . This organization helps inner city kids cultivate art and business skills for entrepreneurship.

DLabrie is National leader of Hip Hop Congress & President of RonDavoux Records from Oakland, California. He has been diligent as a community activist and rapper. His latest release It Ain't EZ featuring San Francisco Rap legend San Quinn is blowing up the underground scene. DLabrie will debut his video for It Ain't EZ at Live The Game as the song is about staying focused through tough times.

In related news, the Hip-Hop Chess Federation will be hosting Live The Game Summer Camps in Fremont, CA in  June 2012. For more information visit www.hiphopchessfederation.org or follow them on Twitter @Hiphopchess. This event is sponsored in part by rapper Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples, Chessmagnetschool.com, JupiterJiuJitsu.com and RawTalents.Org