Adisa mentioned he had something east coast in the works.
PRESS RELEASE: June 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: M. Gaborski
877.502.5758 ext. 8
Shinken Communications

The Hip Hop Chess Federation is proud to celebrate the 9 QUEENS' KNOCKOUT INVITATIONAL

New York, NY- June 29, 2008 - Join an all-star roster of hip-hop legends and inspirational chess players for an afternoon of chess, music, and art.

Featuring:
RZA - Legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Actor as seen in American Gangster. Other works include Kill Bill, Afro Samurai, etc.
Jennifer Shahade - 9 Queens' co-founder, Women's Grandmaster and two-time American Women's Chess Champion
Adisa Banjoko - Founder of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation, Award Winning Author and Speaker
Maurice Ashley - World's 1st African American International Chess Grandmaster
Jay Smooth - Creator of illdoctrine.com and host of the longest running hip-hop radio show in New York City
Rugged Monk - From the Black Knights Youth female chess players from Intermediate School 318 Brooklyn, long running national chess champions

Join the Hip-Hop Chess Federation, 9Queens and Wuchess on July 5, 2208 from 3pm to 6pm at the Chelsea Art Museum, 556 W. 22nd Street, New York, NY
The Hip Hop Chess Federation is a nonprofit organization that uses chess, music and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence. The HHCF focuses on helping today's youth find the right life strategy to make a better future for themselves, their families and their community. For a list of upcoming or past events, visit www.hiphopchessfederation.org.

WuChess is the world's first online urban chess and social network communuity. Founded by RZA of WuTang Clan and Chesspark.com, a portion of the proceeds will fund the Hip-Hop Chess Federation Scholarship Program.

9 Queens is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and at-risk youth through chess. For more information on events and programs visit www.9queens.org.