Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper is sharing his blessings!
Chance The Rapper has announced yesterday that he is donating $1 million to public schools in Chicago, Illinois.
In a press conference held, the musician, who is also from Chicago, revealed his plans. The conference took place at the city’s Westcott Elementary School and was streamed live on Instagram Live.
In his speech, Chance said Illinois governor Bruce Rauner “won’t give kids a chance without caveats or ultimatum”.
Chance met with the politician to discuss Chicago’s public school system last week. After the meeting he tweeted: “Chicago Public Schools and I did not lose today. Please don’t let that become the narrative. Monday morning I’ll have a plan.” At the conference, Chance said the governor had given him “vague answers” and shouted “Gov. Rauner, do your job!”
“Our kids should not be held hostage because of political positions,” he told those gathered for the conference.
"I'm donating *one* million dollars to CPS." — @ChanceTheRapper pic.twitter.com/cu5zAIVG2N
— Gowhere You Love (@gowhereyoulove) March 6, 2017
The rapper’s 1 million dollar donation will go to the Chicago Public Schools foundation to help fund arts and enrichments programs.
At the conference, he presented some of the school’s children with a giant cheque for the money. The cheque was made out to “the kids”.
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 6, 2017
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