people
Jun. 13, 2016 8:39 am
Tayyib Smith’s Institute of Hip Hop Entrepreneurship landed a nod from CNN
The entrepreneur's Knight-funded project was the subject of a recent profile in CNNMoney.
people
May 23, 2016 12:33 pm
Arts + Biz Council is honoring two Philly legends tomorrow
Former Gov. Ed Rendell and The Roots' frontman Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter will be receiving awards for their contributions to art and culture.
purpose
Apr. 20, 2016 10:33 am
This Knight Cities Challenge winner is bringing pick-up jam sessions outdoors
Little Music Studio is coming to a public space near you.
funding
Apr. 12, 2016 8:42 am
4 Philly projects just won the largest chunk of Knight Cities Challenge grants
Local civic innovators snagged $873,364 from Knight's $5 million pool and tied with Detroit for the highest number of projects funded.
method
Mar. 29, 2016 2:21 pm
These merging nonprofits use hip-hop culture to educate youth
Blackboard Labs and Jr. Music Executive are merging under fiscal sponsor Resources for Human Development.
purpose
Mar. 14, 2016 9:29 am
This competition is putting recovery on a big stage with a microphone
Recovery Idol (yes, inspired by American Idol) is a talent competition featuring acts recovering from addiction, mental health issues and domestic abuse.
funding
Mar. 9, 2016 9:40 am
Inside Philanthropy says Philly music philanthropy is ‘doing fine’
Because of $650K in grants from the Presser Foundation. Here's why that observation is overtly shallow.