BY: Denver Sean
Published 7 years ago
It was just six months ago that Chance the Rapper donated $1 million to Chicago Public Schools, and now he’s happy to announce that his organization has raised $2.2 million to help fund arts education in 20 Chicago schools.
via Complex:
The press conference, which was streamed on Periscope, and which you can watch in its entirety above, saw Chance get a little theatrical. He went full Steve Jobs for his presentation, wearing Jobs’ patented black turtleneck and jeans—and even using a clicker.
During the presentation, Chance discussed other Social Works initiatives like the OpenMike program, Parade to the Polls, and more before discussing the New Chance fund. “Every contribution…brings this city and this nation closer to providing a well-rounded quality education for each and every child,” he said. “Funding quality education for public [school] students is the most important investment a community can make.”
FULL video of Social Works Summit where I spoke on #SupportCPS, teased the #TwilightAwards and dressed as Steve Jobs https://t.co/TUaHhhlDNF
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 2, 2017
Here’s a list of the 20 schools that will receive grants from the New Chance fund. Each school will get $100,000 over the next three years.
Ambrose Plamondon Elementary
Mireles Elementary Academy
C.E. Hughes Elementary
Edmond Burke Elementary
Edward White Career Academy
Esmond Elementary
Corliss High School
Aldridge Elementary
Fiske Elementary
Greenleaf Whittier Elementary
Beethoven Elementary
Mahalia Jackson Elementary
Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School
Ninos Heroes Elementary
Orr Academy High School
Oglesby Elementary
Robert A. Black Magnet Elementary
Dett Elementary
Spry Community Links High School
W.K. New Sullivan Elementary
We love Chance!
