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Award-winning hip-hop artist Cardi B was at her old stomping grounds this
morning – paying a visit to I.S. 232 in Morris Heights where she attended school.
She,
alongside Schools Chancellor David Banks, spoke about her experience in the
public school system and the importance of education. She also
announced a donation of $100,000 to the school.
"Where
do you want to be in a couple of years from now…make sure you think
long-term," she said while addressing the excited students.
The
visit is part of a partnership tour across the five boroughs with Community
Capacity Development – a human justice organization working to wipe out
systemic challenges in marginalized communities of color.
Cardi
B has praised the organization for their work in gun violence prevention, youth
mentorship and education.
K.
Bain, the founder and executive director of CCD, says Cardi’s donation
will go a long way.
"She's
here to be a real model for the young people," he said.
Principal
Desiree Resto told News 12 that the much-needed funding would go toward
in-school performing arts and other areas that would set the students up for
success.