During his Social Works summit Friday on Chicago’s southside, Chance the Rapper announced that 20 local public schools will receive a $100,000 grant from the total $2.2 million raised for his New Chance Fund.
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The donations were raised for arts education over a span of six months.
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In addition to the donations, Chance also announced that he will be presenting his first-ever Twilight Awards, an award show to honor “teachers, parents, principals, and students that convey leadership,” Pitchfork reports.
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The event is set to take place in June 2018 and will be hosted by James Corden. Chance also notes that there will be plenty of special guests in attendance.
