Net proceeds from these historic nights will benefit United Way of New
York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, two organizations
committed to fighting poverty by putting higher education within reach
for low-income students.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
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Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation and United Way of New York City partner to raise money for education through a concert at Carnegie Hall
On Feb. 6-7, 2012, Shawn Carter (a.k.a. Jay-Z) will headline a hip-hop focused concert series, reportedly the first ever at Carnegie Hall. All proceeds from the Jay-Z: Carnegie Hall event will benefit the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships to underserved youth and young adults. Click here to read the full story at the Huffington Post.
A great way to use star power for a good cause. Also, a good way for stars to show their fans in a "role-model" way what's important. Further, it's really nice that two foundations, that work to tackle the same cause could partner on this effort and both benefit.
A great way to use star power for a good cause. Also, a good way for stars to show their fans in a "role-model" way what's important. Further, it's really nice that two foundations, that work to tackle the same cause could partner on this effort and both benefit.
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