With Educational Rap Concert, Tameka Preston Assures Youth that They can Become "An Excellent Writer"

By Devin Heflin

Maitland- At a very young and tender age, motivational speaker Tameka Preston is committed to changing the lives of young people everywhere. The name of her business is Always Truth Incorporated, which prides itself and places emphasis on inspiring and exhorting the youth to read the blueprint of today so that they can become the builders of tomorrow.

Always Truth Incorporated held an educational Rap Concert and CD Release Party on Sunday, Sept. 21st between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Maitland Civic Center. The concert theme was a celebration of the release of their first LP entitled, " I'm an Excellent Writer". The CD is aimed at reminding students of the necessary skills required to write an excellent paper. It also contains helpful strategies that they will need to know to pass the FCAT writing, reading and math.

Each student was summoned to the stage by the DJ and given uproarious applause from both parents and supporters as they performed an original rap that they had written dealing with the fundamentals of English and Writing.

Tameka is no stranger in the business of inspiring children. While teaching at Maxey Elementary School, she received the prestigious vote of Teacher of the Year during the 2004-2005 school year and was unanimously voted Teacher of the Year in the summer of 2007 by the students in the Upward Bound Program.

After each of the students performed, Tameka performed her signature track "Persuasive" which teaches children about the importance of grammar and punctuation. Each of the children which performed were given certificates and personally congratulated by their parents and peers. "I think this could have a very powerful impact on the youth. We need to spread the word, we need more people that have that passion like Tameka," said Michael Arrington, a longtime supporter and contributor of Always Truth Incorporated.

At the concert's end, Tameka took the stage to encourage the participants to never stop learning and to have fun while learning. "When I thought of this whole project, I knew it was going to be something that was going to benefit the kids and this truly appears to be everything they've worked for coming to fruition." said Tameka

Always Truth Incorporated is teaching kids daily to challenge themselves and their abilities, love to learn and most importantly, learn to lead.

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