On the eve of the 65th Grammy Awards, Nashville-based Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands was in Atlanta to compete at the Hbcu All-Star Battle of the Bands against schools like North Carolina A&t, Alabama State, and Bethune-Cookman. The student musicians took the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for their turn and, before their high-stepping performance began, they quickly formed into the shape of a Grammy statuette.
It was a mighty flex, but they were certainly the only band in the building who could say they had a Grammy nomination.
It was a mighty flex, but they were certainly the only band in the building who could say they had a Grammy nomination.
- 2/12/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, surprised its Future 22 leaders with 10,000 each, totaling 220,000, during a celebratory event in their honor at the Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola.
Keke Palmer partnered with McDonald's USA to surprise 22 young, Black leaders with a total of 220,000
These grants were awarded to help further the community-driven causes of these 22 change leaders, introduced earlier this year. Award-winning actress, singer & entertainer, Keke Palmer, took part in the surprise announcement as the Future 22 spokesperson.
From a Stem educator who is leveling the playing field for Black and brown children in computer science to a financial literacy champion who is bridging the financial gap in inner cities, these visionaries are shattering ceilings and breaking barriers to create meaningful change in communities across the country. Since February, their stories have been told through an integrated marketing campaign that includes videos on Instagram at @wearegolden and McDonald’s YouTube channel,...
Keke Palmer partnered with McDonald's USA to surprise 22 young, Black leaders with a total of 220,000
These grants were awarded to help further the community-driven causes of these 22 change leaders, introduced earlier this year. Award-winning actress, singer & entertainer, Keke Palmer, took part in the surprise announcement as the Future 22 spokesperson.
From a Stem educator who is leveling the playing field for Black and brown children in computer science to a financial literacy champion who is bridging the financial gap in inner cities, these visionaries are shattering ceilings and breaking barriers to create meaningful change in communities across the country. Since February, their stories have been told through an integrated marketing campaign that includes videos on Instagram at @wearegolden and McDonald’s YouTube channel,...
- 7/11/2022
- Look to the Stars
Toyota and VH1 Save The Music Foundation, joined by musician, producer, composer and former founder of The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, presented South Philadelphia High School with a $50,000 Music Technology Grant focused on electronic music creation.
Toyota and VH1 Save The Music executives presented a $50,000 music technology grant to South Philadelphia High School
At a spirited school-wide assembly held at South Philadelphia High School’s auditorium on Wednesday, February 13, Matt Ozawa, Engagement Marketing Manager at Toyota Motor North America, and Chiho Feindler, Senior Director of Programs and Policy at VH1 Save The Music Foundation, awarded the grant to the school. South Philadelphia High School Principal, Kimlime Chek-Taylor and Executive Director, Office of The Arts & Academic Enrichment, Frank Machos, were also in attendance and spoke to the importance of music education in Philadelphia’s public schools. The Philadelphia 76ers Dunk Squad surprised the crowd with an energetic performance with flips and tricks...
Toyota and VH1 Save The Music executives presented a $50,000 music technology grant to South Philadelphia High School
At a spirited school-wide assembly held at South Philadelphia High School’s auditorium on Wednesday, February 13, Matt Ozawa, Engagement Marketing Manager at Toyota Motor North America, and Chiho Feindler, Senior Director of Programs and Policy at VH1 Save The Music Foundation, awarded the grant to the school. South Philadelphia High School Principal, Kimlime Chek-Taylor and Executive Director, Office of The Arts & Academic Enrichment, Frank Machos, were also in attendance and spoke to the importance of music education in Philadelphia’s public schools. The Philadelphia 76ers Dunk Squad surprised the crowd with an energetic performance with flips and tricks...
- 2/20/2019
- Look to the Stars
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