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There's a lot of talk about how the entertainment industry affects our inner-city youth, how the words and images promote violence and promiscuity. Pradagi-Foundation, NFP has designed programs that harness the energy, creativity and drive of these young people and channels it in ways that are not just productive, but that positively influence urban society across the country.
You can be a part of this powerful cultural shift by contributing to the support and growth of Pradagi-Foundation, NFP. Our Business of Music program is just the beginning. We are continually looking for ways to offer students opportunities to set and achieve realistic goals, stay on top of current trends, and develop industry networks.
Here is an outline of our vision for the future:
Pradagi-Foundation, NFP, with the help of the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, plans to construct an inner-city, non-commercial educational radio station/studio (WPURE) that is will be used to train students about the Business of operating a full-fledged radio station, i.e. radio etiquette, programming, and disc jockeying through actual community broadcasts.
Under the guidance of radio industry professionals, students will learn and perfect skills and develop valuable industry and community relationships. This is also a fun and productive way for students to accumulate the necessary community service learning hours needed to graduate from their perspective institutions.
Pradagi-Foundation, NFP is also in the process of constructing and facilitating a music recording studio, an on-set film studio and a film editing studio. We have established solid relationships within the radio, television, music, and film industries here in Chicago. and will bring top professionals in to help instruct students. Keith McDonald facilitates and instructs on the set of RUPURE (The Show) a 30min Television show about the music industry here is Chicago and how it works with others cities around the world are connected and its accessibility to anyone. Safa Yalaz, Multi-Media Director Columbia College graduate in film facilitates instruction in the film studio. This program aids students in achieving the necessary community service learning hours needed to graduate from their prospective institutions as well.
Ivy L. Campbell, Executive Fashion Director, will teach fashion education and self-esteem to our high-school students through her ICE program. This program will teach students to transform ordinary clothing into styles that reflect the contemporary look, stylishly and inexpensively.
Keep it Real and Keep it P.U.R.E. 4 the Way We Live
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