New Artists Added to Jazz on the Grass Lineup
Event will feature Mindi Abair, Brian Bromberg, Ndugu Chancler, Alvin Chea, Kat Dyson, Sheila E., Boney James, Marcus Miller, Freda Payne, Sylvester Rivers, Patrice Rushen, David Thomas, Kirk Whalum, Deniece Williams, and Hattie Winston!
St. Louis Cardinals, The Wallis Companies and Anheuser-Busch Sponsor Promotion to Support JRF
For the third consecutive year, On the Run at Mobil promotion in St. Louis area provides funding to support JRF's programs.
Rachel Robinson International Fellows Travel to Ecuador
JRF Scholars Imani Folkes (r), a junior at Syracuse University and Sharada Jambulapati (l), a sophomore at Stanford University, were named the 2010 recipients of the Rachel Robinson International Fellowship (RRIF).In partnership with CARE and sponsored by a grant from the Sheila C. Johnson Foundation, the Fellowship promotes and supports international and study abroad opportunities for JRF Scholars.
Imani and Sharada have been assigned to CARE’s office in Quito, in the Republic of Ecuador. While in Quito, the Scholars will activate, update, and populate the CARE Ecuador website; translate resource development documents and proposals; produce human interest stories; and blog about their experiences.
Fifth Anniversary JAZZ Tickets on Sale Now!
Continuing the nearly 50 year legacy of jazz benefit concerts, JRF proudly announces its 5th Anniversary JAZZ on the Grass, scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Sherman Oaks, California. In this milestone anniversary year, we continue to use this art form to provide scholarships and administer our comprehensive mentoring program to disadvantaged students of color. Last year’s celebration was a tremendous success graced by the amazing talent of artists including James Ingram, Patrice Rushen, Brenda Russell and Sheila E. to name a few. To purchase your ticket now click here
JRF joins MLB in observing Jackie Robinson Day
Ten Major League Baseball teams hosted tributes to Jackie Robinson with observances in honor of the 63rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier. For complete MLB coverage click here
Adedayo Aderibigbe
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Hometown: Melrose, Massachusetts
School: Duke University
Major: International Comparative Studies
Sponsor: Rachel Robinson
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Rachel Aladdin
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Hometown: Altadena, California
School: University of California, Los Angeles
Major: World Arts and Cultures (Dance)
Sponsor: JRF/UCLA/Team 42
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Ashley Burch
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Hometown: Glendale, Arizona
School: Occidental College
Major: Undeclared
Sponsor: MLB/Arizona Diamondbacks
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Pamela Champ
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Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
School: Hampton University
Major: Business Administration
Sponsor: Sheila C. Johnson Foundation
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Kevin Tolson
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Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
School: Duke University
Major: Political Science
Sponsor: Royce Clayton
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Corey Nash
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Hometown: Compton, California
School: Morehouse College
Major: Sociology
Sponsor: The Windmill Foundation
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Hometown: Hempstead, New York
Hometown: Orlando, FloridaJRF Scholars Venture Abroad
Read Imani and Sharada’s latest blogs about their travels to Ecuador
Verizon Gives Back
Now when you sign up for Verizon Fios, high speed internet, television or phone service, you can support the Jackie Robinson Foundation!
