Contrary to what is often taught in the public system, many African-Americans still find themselves burdened with the legacy of housing discrimination and the obstruction of programs designed to combat institutionalised racism.

All of this, as many know, has gone a long way to impact the educational experiences of children raised in communities hit hardest by these horrors.

Now, Chance the Rapper has stepped up to combat these crimes.

How?

Find out below…

https://t.co/ndGPyNxW39

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 6, 2017

.@chancetherapper has got a call set up later to talk with @common about raising funds pic.twitter.com/KAbqaoX8ih

— Corbin Reiff (@CorbinReiff) March 6, 2017

Brilliant!

His donation comes following his successful night at this year’s Grammy awards and as he continues to use his star power to raise awareness for social issues he is determined to raise awareness for and change.

Why Chicago?

Chance’s Social Works website explains:

To prevent further irreparable damage, the only solution is for the Governor to sign the bill allocating these necessary funds to CPS, and then working with the General Assembly to pass a budget and education funding reform.

As the people of Illinois wait for Governor Rauner, I will push towards the goal of $215 million and for every $100,000 we receive, SocialWorks will donate$10,000 to a school of our choosing.

Charitable donations certainly help fill gaps to provide enrichment opportunities inside and outside of the classroom, but can’t make up for less-than-adequate state funding of our schools. The state of Chicago Public Schools needs to be remedied, and it’s the Governor’s job to lead that effort.

Your thoughts?