A Special School Visit by our 2024 Gala Honorees & Emcee
April 19, 2024
On April 16, 2024, Grammy-winning musician, Israel Houghton, Emmy-winning television host, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, and icon of hip hop culture, Sway Calloway, paid a special visit to the band and choir students of P.S. 103 in the Bronx.
The power of music as a force for connection and expression was on full display as the guests shared their talents and experiences with the students. Israel and Adrienne even joined the choir to sing together a moving rendition of “Stand By Me.” Click below to watch this memorable performance that filled the auditorium with joy and inspiration.
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