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Follow on Google News | A Return To Diplomacy Opens Doors For Humanitarian EffortsWith New Regulations In Place, Outside Groups Such As Forest Hills Tenleytown Music Group (FHTMG) Are Already Making An Impact In Cuba
By: FHTMG Since its return to diplomacy, various initiatives and entities have made headways in an effort to build cultural bridges; undertaking both humanitarian efforts, and raising awareness to the battles that lie ahead. One of these organizations, Forest Hills Tenleytown Music Group, www.FHTMG.com, an independent record label based out of Washington, D.C. is among the most subversive record label in the world. FHTMG is a collective of Washington, D.C. natives and artists who are internationally- For the second time in ten (10) months, FHTMG is returning to Cuba to continue its collaboration with Cuba Skate, www.CubaSkate.com, in an effort to support and grow the Cuban skateboarding and hip-hop communities. The initiative will provide access to skateboarding equipment that is otherwise unavailable on the island; in addition will cross-promote culture and lifestyle. In doing so, the group hopes to foster a constructive environment for Cuban youth that will have a positive impact on the greater community. In 2015, Cuba Skate has been featured in The Atlantic, The New York Times, PBS News Hour, NBC The Huffington Post, the BBC, Vice Sports, The Washington Post, NPR, Reuters, Mashable, Fusion and many other publications for their Cuban efforts. FHTMG is honored to be working directly with Cuba Skate and its founder Miles Jackson. “At FHTMG we are building strong grassroots connections between the US - Cuban Hip-Hop and Skate scenes; more specifically, the communities within Washington, D.C. and Havana. Also, we are producing fresh and unique content by collaborating with Cuban artists and infusing their eclectic flair. We have been heavily involved in Cuba for over five years; with the recent developments between our governments we are now hoping to take our efforts to a whole new level. FHTMG will be releasing songs, videos, and documentary- Abu Rahss - FHTMG FHTMG’s Abu Rahss and affiliate Zeroni will be traveling to Cuba from December 30th - January 9th with Cuba Skate and special guests Salt and Silver, Familia Skate Shop, Feed It Forward DC, various professional skaters, as well as other volunteers and supporters. Zeroni is an emerging 20-year-old R&B/Neo- End
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