Imagine this: Common steps up to the mic, the MTV Networks cameras are rolling,
the beat kicks in, millions of viewers are listening to... that's right, YOUR
ORIGINAL LYRICS! It's your chance to educate the folks out there about HIV,
spread the word, in your very own words.

The message is this: It only takes "A Minute" to decide to get an HIV test.

Yet, many people still have not been tested.

One in four Americans living with HIV today doesn't know it. Let's turn that
statistic on its head!

That's where the "A Minute" contest comes in. It's your chance to inspire people
to get tested!

Let's make it happen. Excuses don't count for much, but getting tested does.

If you're between the ages of 13 and 25, it's your time to step-up and
flow-over. We're looking for roots, rock, rhymin' style that inspires.
Proliferations with pro-cause emissions! So get typing, scribbling, texting or
recording! Send us your poems, spoken word, lyrics, rap, or video clips - your
words make a difference.

How to Enter -- What We Need From You:

Write a few lyrics about why it's important to get tested for HIV. Lyrics can be
spoken word, poetry, rap, reggae, indie, punk, emo... whatever your chosen
musical style or genre. Your piece must be one minute or less when performed.
You can submit your lyrics in text, audio or video form. (Please include text
with any audio or video entries.) Ready to submit? Go to "Enter Now!" to enter
the contest and upload your verses. Lyrics must be received between February 14
and March 27, 2008. For more info go to : http://www.aminutecontest.com/


Please share with Duluth's young poets and musicians (age 13 - 25).