Renaissance Youth Center
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The Renaissance Youth Center is a Bronx-based nonprofit founded in 2001.[2] Renaissance has more than 30 public schools in New York City.[3][4] The Renaissance Youth Center offers programs in education, music, sports, and civic engagement.[5]
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| Industry | Nonprofit |
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| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | South Bronx, New York, United States |
Area served | Bronx and New York City |
Key people | Bervin Harris, Darren Quinlan |
| Revenue | $1.2 million[1] |
| Website | www.renaissanceyouth.org |
History
It was founded in 2001 as Renaissance Education, Music, and Sports (Renaissance-EMS).[6]
Renaissance was co-founded by Bervin Harris and Darren Quinlan to serve the Bronx's Morrisania neighborhood. Harris was a former recording artist with Capitol Records,[7] while Quinlan was a former NCAA Division 1 college basketball player at St. Bonaventure University,[8] as well as a songwriter who won the 1992 Abe Olman Scholarship from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[9]
Programs
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Perspective
Music On Wheels
Music On Wheels planned a curriculum for schools that no longer have music programs for more than 30 public schools in New York City.[10][2] Renaissance holds an annual Music On Wheels Recital.[11]
Music With A Message Band
The Music With A Message Band is a 25-member performance group, aged 6–21, that write songs about social issues and perform throughout New York City.[12] The band has performed at Good Morning America,[13] Carnegie Hall,[14] the Women in the World Summit at Lincoln Center,[15] the Apollo Theater,[16] the New School,[17][18] and the City Parks Foundation.[19] In 2016, they opened Mayor Bill de Blasio's 2016 State of the City address at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.[20]
In 2018, the band performed with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America,[21] and in 2019, they performed a cover of Lupita Nyong'o's "Sulwe's Song" with Lupita Nyong'o.[22]
Renaissance Youth Council
In 2014, Renaissance's Youth Council spent eight hours painting Unity Park a pink salmon color. The NYC Parks Department painted over it because the youth group only allowed them to use a gray color.[23] After months of discussions, Renaissance partnered with the Parks Department to repaint the park.[24]
In 2016, the Youth Council set up a petition, gaining 4,700 signatures and support from New York State Assembly member Michael Blake, to force the clean-up of animal carcasses and the odor.[25][26]
In 2018, Renaissance Youth Council launched Youth Connect: Journey 2 Unity Tour, a five-borough tour.[27] The finale in Mullaly Park drew support from New York City Parks Department Commissioner Mitchell Silver and New York City Council member Vanessa Gibson.[28]
Awards and recognition
- In 2013, the Berklee College of Music included Renaissance in its Berklee City Music Network, grading the Renaissance Music Program at 94/100.[10]
- In 2016, Renaissance co-founder Bervin Harris was honored by the New York City Police Foundation for his work as a community partner with the 42nd Precinct.[29]
- In 2017, RiteAid awarded Mr. Harris its inaugural KIDCHAMP Award.[2]
- In 2017, Congressman Jose Serrano and New York State Senator Jose Serrano honored Mr. Harris with an award for Black History Month.[30]
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