Not only is Chance The Rapper making advancements musically, Chano is also fighting to make sure kids in his hometown of Chicago get a better education. Surrounded by students at Oliver S. Westcott Elementary in Chicago on Monday, Chance presented the school district with a massive check for $1-million.
“Today, I am proud to announce that I am donating $1 million to CPS,” said Chance. “This donation was made possible by my fans, through ticket sales for my upcoming tour and an unprecedented coordination from Live Nation, AEG, and Ticketmaster, competing corporations who were able to band together — also with independent promoters and venues across the country — to use funds from ticket sales to donate to CPS…I’m honored to make this donation to Chicago Public Schools Foundation and help cultivate Chicago creative minds.”
It appears that Chance is taking matters into his own hands, following his disappointing meeting with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to discuss the public school funding. Chano left the meeting looking frustrated and said he was given “vague” answers by Rauner.
Lil’ Chano intends to donate more money through his foundation, Social Works, that will donate $10,000 to a specific public school for every $100,000 they raise. That’s $10,000 to 10 different schools! The donation will begin with Oliver S. Westcott Elementary, where Chance gathered to present the district with the check.
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Salute, Chance! We need more people with influence to tackle these social issues. We know President Agent Orange doesn’t care about the inner cities.
@IAMBNYCE