Professor Griff's home lost in fire

Community Alert

For immediate release - February 12, 2008
For more information Contact NBUF- 713-942-0365

It has come to the attention of the National Black United Front (NBUF) - Houston Chapter , hip hop icon Professor Griff suffered the loss of his home in Atlanta , Georgia Monday night., February 11, 2007, while he was in New York to do a lecture. The house burned after an explosion caused by a gas leak.

He says 90% of his belongings - including his studio, books, cds, dvds, clothes, pictures and more were destroyed.

Professor Griff has had a close working relationship with NBUF and other organizations and individuals in Houston , being a major part of the success of the 10th Annual Sankofa: Caravan to the Ancestors.

NBUF - HOUSTON is organizing a fundraiseer to assist our brother . Location and date of the fundraiser will be forthcoming. Meanwhile, donations can be dropped off at the NBUF building. Call 713-942-0365 before coming by, or mail to NBUF, 2428 Southmore, Houston, Texas 77004.. Checks should be made out to : Kavon Shah , and can also be mailed directly to him at P.O. BOX 1919, Atlanta Georgia , 30355