Topic: Youth-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 3/17/2014
YMF Media announced it has donated $50,000 to the Youth Development Foundation that Hal Jackson started over 40 years ago. The Foundation awards scholarships and prizes to young women from around the world with performing talents. YMF media President Deon Levingston noted, "Since its inception, the foundation has changed the lives of many talented young women in our community, and donating to something so special to Hal keeps his legacy alive." Past scholarship recipients include Vanessa Williams, Jada Pinkett Smith and Cece Peniston.
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