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Lyft Offers Free Rides To Black-Owned Businesses, Cultural Institutions For Black History Month

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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L yft is big on philanthropy. In the past, the company has teamed up to support several social good initiatives, including Chance the Rapper ’s effort to better Chicago Public Schools and making it easier for Americans to get to polling places by offering free and discounted rides on Election Day. For Black History Month, the ride-sharing app is offering free rides to Black-owned businesses, Black museums and other institutions, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. @Lyft is offering free rides in more than 30 cities this month in celebration of Black History Month. https://t.co/w3LuFvqG0u — WSB Radio (@wsbradio) February 14, 2019 The free rides are being offered in over 30 cities, the news outlet writes. In each city, there are one or more locations where free rides can be taken. Among the participating cities are New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Nashville, Oakland, Philadelphia, Washington, Richmond and others. Passengers can get one free ride for a trip that would cost up to $10. “At Lyft, we believe in recognizing, celebrating, and supporting the contributions of incredible Black women and men throughout history and within our communities today,” read a statement released by the company. “That is why during the month of February, we’ll be providing one free ride up to $10* to Black history museums, memorials, and relevant cultural sites, as well as to Black-owned businesses throughout various communities in which we serve.” This February marks the company’s one-year partnership anniversary with Black Girls CODE. Lyft joined forces with the nonprofit as an avenue to increase racial and gender representation in the tech space. Since the inception of the partnership, they’ve been able to raise over $350,000 for the organization. Black Girls CODE is on a mission to provide tech education resources for 1 million girls by 2040. SEE ALSO: Chance The Rapper Teams Up With Lyft To Fund Chicago Public Schools Lyft To Provide Free And Discounted Rides On Election Day [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844698″ overlay=”true”]

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Chance The Rapper Donates $1 Million To Improve Chicago’s Mental Health Resources

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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C hicago-bred music artist Chance the Rapper has continually lent his voice and resources in an effort to overcome some of the most pressing issues that the Black community is faced with today. The latest cause that the “No Problem” rapper is supporting is the fight for adequate mental health care in his hometown, WSBT22 reported. Chance the Rapper giving one million dollars to boost mental health services https://t.co/6HlKeFBWuV — 13WHAM (@13WHAM) October 5, 2018 Chance—whose real name is Chancelor Bennett—announced that he will be donating $1 million to better the mental health care resources in Chicago, the news outlet writes. He shared the news during a summit that his organization SocialWorks hosted on Thursday. There is often a stigma surrounding mental health amongst African Americans, and Bennet is aiming to change that narrative. As part of his six-figure donation, six mental health care facilities in the Cook County area will receive grants that are worth $100,000. His non-profit—which focuses on educating and empowering the youth through civic engagement and the arts—will also launch a new program dubbed “My State of Mind” that will make mental health treatment more accessible for those battling mental illness. Additionally, Bennett has pledged to donate more money to 20 Chicago Public Schools. Mental health is something that the rapper has personally battled with. In 2017, he publicly spoke about his struggles with anxiety. “Anxiety is now something that I’m just getting exposed to, it’s a big conversation and idea that I’m getting introduced to now,” he said in an interview, according to NME . “For a long time that wasn’t a thing that we talked about, I don’t remember people talking about it… when I was growing up… I’m starting to get a better understanding of that part of my life.” Several celebrities are launching initiatives that are centered on mental health and overall wellness. In August, actress Taraji P. Henson announced that she was launching a non-profit organization that is designed to provide resources for individuals battling with mental illness. SEE ALSO: Taraji P. Henson To Launch Non-Profit That Addresses Mental Health Stigma In The Black Community Digital Platform Empowers Black Men To Take Charge Of Mental Health [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3830165″ overlay=”true”]

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Chance The Rapper Teams Up With Lyft To Fund Chicago Public Schools

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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A side from his poignant music, hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper is known for his philanthropy. The Chicago native has continuously used his platform and resources to give back to his city. Earlier this week Chance announced that he has joined forces with Lyft to raise money for Chicago Public Schools, just in time for the back to school season, Paste Magazine reported. . @ChancetheRapper teams up with Lyft to raise money for Chicago public schools. https://t.co/gUHJIFR68k — REVOLT TV (@revolttv) September 6, 2018 Chance—whose real name is Chancelor Bennett—is partnering with the ride-sharing app through his non-profit SocialWorks, the news outlet writes. The organization is designed to empower the youth in Chicago through education, the arts, and community building. The collaboration falls under Lyft’s Round-Up & Donate initiative, which allows riders to use the app to donate to a cause that is meaningful to them. For the entire month of September, Lyft riders will be able to donate to the program through the app. Each amount donated will be matched by Lyft. Bennett took to Twitter to share his excitement about the partnership. Back to school is here, Chicago! I'm teaming up with @lyft to encourage everyone to Round UP & Donate to support @SocialWorks_Chi and @ChiPubSchools . Lyft has pledged to match all rider donations throughout September! #supportCPS pic.twitter.com/Lkti48Isd9 — Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 5, 2018 This isn’t the first time that he has teamed up with Lyft to make a social impact. Last year, riders were able to donate to his New Chance Arts and Literature Fund through the app in efforts to fund arts programs at Chicago Public Schools. The rapper has become a fierce advocate for adequate education and is working to better the public school system in his hometown. Many of the schools are dealing with financial woes, low enrollment numbers, and closure. In December 2017, the rapper teamed up with Google to donate $1.5 million towards STEM education initiatives at schools in Chicago. Prior to that, he donated $2.2 million to 20 of the city’s public schools. SEE ALSO: Chance The Rapper & Google Donate $1.5 Million To Chicago Schools For STEM Chicago Schools Get Economic ‘Lyft’ From Chance The Rapper, Ride-Share [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825678″ overlay=”true”]

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Chance The Rapper Teams Up With Lyft To Fund Chicago Public Schools

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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A side from his poignant music, hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper is known for his philanthropy. The Chicago native has continuously used his platform and resources to give back to his city. Earlier this week Chance announced that he has joined forces with Lyft to raise money for Chicago Public Schools, just in time for the back to school season, Paste Magazine reported. . @ChancetheRapper teams up with Lyft to raise money for Chicago public schools. https://t.co/gUHJIFR68k — REVOLT TV (@revolttv) September 6, 2018 Chance—whose real name is Chancelor Bennett—is partnering with the ride-sharing app through his non-profit SocialWorks, the news outlet writes. The organization is designed to empower the youth in Chicago through education, the arts, and community building. The collaboration falls under Lyft’s Round-Up & Donate initiative, which allows riders to use the app to donate to a cause that is meaningful to them. For the entire month of September, Lyft riders will be able to donate to the program through the app. Each amount donated will be matched by Lyft. Bennett took to Twitter to share his excitement about the partnership. Back to school is here, Chicago! I'm teaming up with @lyft to encourage everyone to Round UP & Donate to support @SocialWorks_Chi and @ChiPubSchools . Lyft has pledged to match all rider donations throughout September! #supportCPS pic.twitter.com/Lkti48Isd9 — Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 5, 2018 This isn’t the first time that he has teamed up with Lyft to make a social impact. Last year, riders were able to donate to his New Chance Arts and Literature Fund through the app in efforts to fund arts programs at Chicago Public Schools. The rapper has become a fierce advocate for adequate education and is working to better the public school system in his hometown. Many of the schools are dealing with financial woes, low enrollment numbers, and closure. In December 2017, the rapper teamed up with Google to donate $1.5 million towards STEM education initiatives at schools in Chicago. Prior to that, he donated $2.2 million to 20 of the city’s public schools. SEE ALSO: Chance The Rapper & Google Donate $1.5 Million To Chicago Schools For STEM Chicago Schools Get Economic ‘Lyft’ From Chance The Rapper, Ride-Share [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825678″ overlay=”true”]

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Chance The Rapper Donates $1 Million To Chicago Public Schools Because ‘It’s What’s Right’

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Chance the Rapper held a press conference to announce that he’s donating $1 million to Chicago Public Schools.

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Chance The Rapper Donates Over $1 Million To Chicago Public Schools

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Chance The Rapper Donates Over $1 Million To Chicago Public Schools Chance the Rapper is still keeping up the momentum from his Friday evening meeting with the Governor of Illinois over the fate of severely underfunded Chicago Public Schools. After what he called a “disappointing” exchange with Governor Rauner, Chance vowed to bounce back on Monday with a plan of his own to help the school system: Chicago Public Schools and I did not lose today. Please don't let that become the narrative. Monday morning I'll have a plan. — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 3, 2017 And he stuck to his word. The rapper held a press conference at Westcott Elementary School in Chicago on Monday afternoon to not only discuss the importance of and possibilities for education funding but to announce that he is personally making a $1 million donation to Chicago Public Schools. The news conference focused on what Chance called an “urgent need” to provide funding for Chicago schools, and glossed over his disappointment in the Governor’s stance on the matter, noting that Rauner was unwilling to budge on denying funding to the schools without pushing back with his own ultimatums. “Gov. Rauner can use his executive power to give Chicago’s children the resources they need to fulfill their God-given right to learn. Our talks were unsuccessful.” Great to see Chance taking matters into his own hands! Hopefully he can get someone in goverment on his side to follow suit. Splash

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Chiraq Exclusive: Chicago Doctor Talks Creating A Firearm From A 3D Printer [Video]

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Chicago doctor expresses her excitement and worries about a publicly accessible 3D printer available at the Chicago Public Library. @moguldomfilms on twitter and facebook.

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Oh, You Gonna Eat Alright!: Boyfriend Chains Girlfriends Kid To Table Because He Wouldn’t Eat! [Video]

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Benny Hollywood

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Brutality: High School Security Guard Caught On Tape Punching Female Student In The Face After Pushing Her Down A Flight Of Stairs

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Benny Hollywood

Security Guard Suspended After Punching Female Student In The Face A Chicago Dunbar Vocational school employee is now headed to the unemployment line and possible worse after a school survelliance camera caught him pushing a female student down a flight of stairs, cursing her out, and then punching her in the face when she tried to get up. via NBC News Chicago Public Schools officials removed from duty an employee who was captured on video throwing a female student down the stairs at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy, and punching her in the face. A cell phone video of the incident shows a man who serves in an undefined safety role at the school pushing the student down the stairs. The girl is seen lying on the floor when she is approached by a woman who appears to be a teacher or administrator at the South Side school. The girl then gets up and moves toward the guard, who appears to punch the girl in the face. In addition to the footage of the former employee’s actions, Dunbar students who witnessed the incident were able to provide a little more insight as to why the altercation between the student and the security guard had even began in the first place. Hit the flip to hear the students’ side of the story and watch the video for yourself… Continue reading →

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