Chance The Rapper is serious about bringing a positive change to his community. And he’s bringing everyone on board with him. Go inside for deets about his arts and literature fund and how the Chicago Bulls are helping in a major way inside…
Chance The Rapper has already put his money where his mouth is. And now, he’s being backed by a major company to put up even more dough to help his community.
You see, Chance isn’t the “posing for pics while doing charity work” photo-op celebrity. The 23-year-old is serious about giving back to the youth of Chicago. And he just got some major help.
After donating $1million to Chicago Public Schools last month, the Chi-town native announced he’s launching the “New Chance Arts and Literature” fund. It’s his newest project with the Children First Fund. And guess what? The Chicago Bulls are helping with the launch in a major way, donating $1million towards his new endeavor. Nice!
“As an artist and an after-school teacher, I know the arts are essential. They teach students valuable lesson,” Chance said his announcement on Friday. “The fund will bring arts programs and materials to schools that have experienced a decrease in five-year graduation rates, experience budget cuts, lack of textbooks, and are without music or arts programs.”
Bulls President and COO Michael Reinsdorf and @chancetherapper after the announcement. #SupportCPS#ForTheKidspic.twitter.com/pYC6XwPi3Z
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 31, 2017
The Coloring Book rapper snapped it up with Bulls President and COO Michael Reinsdorf shortly after the announcement.
Chance has raised $2.2 million total for CPS after the Bulls' donation. Other contributors include Scooter Braun (manager of Kanye West, Justin Bieber, and more), and Hannibal Buress.
Peep a clip from Chance's announcement below:
"As a parent, and a proud CPS grad, I’m committed to helping Chicago’s children have quality learning experiences" - @chancetherapperhttps://t.co/mF2Ww0lqMT
— ChicagoPublicSchools (@ChiPubSchools) April 1, 2017
By the way, folks are already starting websites dedicated to encouraging Chance to run for mayor of Chicago against incumbent Rahm Emanuel.
We need more Chance The Rappers in this world....
EXTRAS:
1. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has launched a tour of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), #CBCOnTheYard. The goal of the tour is to listen, involve, and mobilize students to effect change in their communities and to get their thoughts on the direction of the country and issues that affect their lives.
Photos: Bulls’ Twitter/@joy105
