Once back this year, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation team invested cash in the fight against discrimination and social injustice. Recently, they showed their protest at a Charleston protester who was arrested and demanded that his fees be lowered. They also teamed up with Yo Gotti this year to sue Mississippi for its inhumane detention situations. Roc Nation has now refocused its attention on young people through a new partnership with Long Island University, where they introduced Roc Nation’s School of Music, Sports and Entertainment.
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) August 4, 2020
Based in Jay-Z’s hometown of Brooklyn, the partnership will grant undergraduate students opportunities to work in the music, sports, and entertainment industries, offering degrees in music, music technology, entrepreneurship & production, as well as sports management. In addition to an education from university professors, students will be able to meet with visiting guest artists and lecturers, gaining experience in their respective fields through internships and networking with professional contacts. Students can begin enrolling for the fall 2021 semester starting next month. Other opportunities at the School include a Roc Nation Hope Scholarship, which will be awarded to 25 percent of the incoming freshman class and guarantee them a debt-free departure from the school, as well as individualized support and mentorship.
“Doing higher education is an investment in the future. This partnership, considered with LIU’s president, Dr. Cline, is a genuine investment in our network and youth in Brooklyn, New York and beyond,” Roc Nation CEO Desiree Pérez said in a website published. “We are extremely pleased that Roc Nation’s School of Music, Sports and Entertainment is offering exclusive information, wisdom and reporting to academics and presenting the next generation of talent from around the world.”
Visit The Roc Nation’s online page to read the full company about the new partnership.