Beyoncé, the multi-Grammy-winning artist, is orchestrating her Renaissance World Tour not only as a musical spectacle but as a symphony of philanthropy. With her charitable foundation, BeyGood, taking center stage, she has harmonized her artistic journey with a resounding commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and students across the country.
The crescendo of BeyGood’s impact reverberated on April 20, as the foundation announced a remarkable $2 million donation. This generous sum is earmarked to empower budding entrepreneurs and students as Beyoncé traverses the nation for her latest album, “Renaissance.” A noteworthy symphony of this endeavor is the luncheons for entrepreneurs. Ahead of each scheduled concert, BeyGOOD orchestrates networking events, offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to seize a share of the $100,000 allocated for each gathering. The ultimate crescendo is the grant awards, with BeyGOOD intending to amplify a thousand small businesses through a total contribution of $1 million.
The foundation’s melody is attuned to inclusivity, resonating with organizations that uplift marginalized and under-resourced communities. The curtain has risen, inviting applications for entrepreneurs to take their place on this philanthropic stage.
The second movement of BeyGood’s symphony is the creation of the Renaissance Scholarship Fund. Here, BeyGood allocates $1 million to colleges and universities across ten cities nationwide, each institution receiving a harmonious grant of $100,000. This harmonic note extends as these institutions select deserving student recipients, harmonizing the artist’s support with the aspirations of young minds.
Ivy McGregor, the maestro behind the foundation’s orchestration, expressed, “Everyone has the right to economic equity. We are keenly aware of the barriers to access, opportunity, and resources that disproportionately impact BIPOC communities. Our work is rooted in the belief that education, pathways for employment, and support of entrepreneurship are vehicles that help drive sustainable outcomes.”
Beyoncé, who composed the BeyGood movement in 2013 during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, has orchestrated a symphony of giving across a decade. From the sonatas of scholarships to the choruses of aiding the water crisis in Burundi and the crescendos of support during Hurricane Harvey, BeyGood’s melody has resonated both in her homeland and beyond.
In her own notes, Beyoncé humbly shared, “I am hugely proud of the work we have done over a decade at BeyGOOD, here in the US and around the world. From scholarships to the water crisis in Burundi, to helping families during Hurricane Harvey in my hometown, Houston, it has been beyond fulfilling to be of service.”
source: today.com
