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Jackboy, Partners with the Miami Dolphin’s Albert Wilson Foundation to Provide More Than 2,500 Meals to Broward County Students and Families
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he Albert Wilson Foundation (AWF), founded by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson to enrich the lives of children in foster care and raise awareness about social justice and racial inequality issues impacting those in the foster care system (he, too, came up through the foster care system), recently partnered with Sniper Gang and EMPIRE music artist, Jackboy, to donate more than 2,500 meals to Broward County, FL, students and families. The partnership also included funding to help AWF launch its youth mentorship program, which is currently slated to begin in early 2021. In total, Jackboy donated $10,000 to benefit youth, families and local businesses in Broward County. On September 1, Jackboy purchased 80 lunches and 2,500 meal vouchers from Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant. The 80 lunches were then delivered to students who attend Eagle Nest Middle School by Albert Wilson and Jackboy. Since students are not currently attending school in-person, parents were advised that meals would be available to pick up in a socially distanced, drive through setting on the school’s grounds. The remaining 2,500 meal vouchers will benefit Broward County families and children in foster and relative/nonrelative care associated with the child dependency system. Since hitting the music scene in 2017, the 23-year old rap artist and native South Floridian, Jackboy, has amassed more than 85 million views on YouTube and more than 160 million streams across all streaming music platforms. Jackboy holds his South Floridian community close to his heart and pledged $10,000 to supporting local businesses and families in need who may have been impacted by Covid-19.
About The Albert Wilson Foundation The Albert Wilson Foundation is a charity founded by Miami Dolphins WR Albert Wilson to enrich the lives of children in foster care. It strives to change the destiny of foster children and break the cycle of abuse, neglect and abandonment. With an average of 40-60% of foster youth identifying as Black or Hispanic, the Foundation also serves as a voice and an agent of change dedicated to raising awareness for social justice and racial inequalities. The Foundation not only works to support youth during their transition in and out of foster care, but also provides a platform for transitioning youth to learn about legal rights, laws and social issues impacting people of color. Its goal is to provide scholarships to those wishing to continue their education outside the state of Florida, in addition to rewarding youth who continue to excel in the classroom and extracurriculars, despite all obstacles and circumstances. For more information visit http:// www.albertwilsonfoundation.org. About Jackboy: Born in Haiti and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida, Sniper Gang artist Jackboy beams with a captivating personality and charisma. He emphasizes the importance of words, both in conversation and melodic rapping as seen throughout his career and latest album Living In History, which came out August 28, 2020. The 14 track offering reflects the unprecedented and challenging times this country is facing due to the pandemic and social injustices. Photo Credit: Wallace Visuals (@WallaceVisuals) and Josh Sobel
18 OCTOBER 2020 | OUR CITY HOLLYWOOD | OURCITYMEDIA.COM
