Common and Kanye Partner Up for Chicago’s Youth
Chicago’s own Kanye West and Common have teamed up for more than creating good music to help their hometown fend off poverty. According to SOHH.com, Common’s foundation has joined with Ye’s DONDA House to create over 20,000 jobs for the youth.
The initiative will also bring a musical festival that will act as a yearly fundraiser to raise money for the jobs and other programs. It will be held on September 20-21 behind the museum of science and industry in Hyde Park. No word yet on line-up for the festival but the organizers is hoping to pull a few big names from the Chi.Last summer, Kanye launched his non-profit organization in his late mother’s honor. The charity is geared toward Chi-town teens with the focus of “implementing arts and literature experiences that transform youth.”
“My mom spent her life as an educator and I am happy that Donda’s House can pick up her torch and honor her life’s mission,” the rapper said in a press release. (Chicago Defender)
