Actor and Comedian, Tommy Davidson, to Visit Memphis Street Academy

In Philadelphia for the ChildPromise, Inc. 2nd Annual Gala, the former adoptive child
will meet with students from the Port Richmond school.
By: ChildPromise, Inc.
 
Tommy Davidson
Tommy Davidson
PHILADELPHIA - Nov. 14, 2018 - PRLog -- WHAT:          Tommy Davidson, actor, comedian and former adoptive child will visit students at Memphis Street Academy for a meet and greet and Q&A. A Washington D.C. native, Davidson is best known as one of the stars of the hit television show In Living Color. He lent his voice to Will Smith's, Youngin', as well as additional animated series' on Disney Channel and Adult Swim. Davidson starred in the award-winning documentary, I Am Comic opposite Tim Allen, Lewis Black and Sarah Silverman. He currently hosts Vacation Creation which airs locally on 6 ABC - WPVI. Davidson is the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual ChildPromise Gala being held Thursday, November 15 at 6 PM at Green Valley Country Club, Lafayette Hill.

For many years, ChildPromise Inc (http://www.childpromise.org/). has been supporting and encouraging current and former foster children to pursue higher education or a trade. Today, with the support of donors, volunteers, and community partners, ChildPromise is making a difference by raising funds for higher education scholarships and credentialing opportunities for foster youth. ChildPromise strives to alter the current statistic that only 1% of children in the foster care system go onto higher education/credentialization to match the 30% higher-education achievement found across the general population of America.

WHERE:       Memphis Street Academy

2950 Memphis Street

Philadelphia PA, 19134

WHEN:          Thursday, November 15

12 PM – 1:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS:

Tommy Davidson will visit with 20 5th through 8th-grade students from Memphis Street Academy. Some of the students invited to meet Davidson are in the foster care system. There will be an opportunity for the children to ask Davidson questions about his life, career, and his experiences in foster care.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

Tommy Davidson

Dr. Nathaniel Williams, President and CEO, ChildPromise, Inc.

Darrien D. Peoples, Director of Climate and Culture, Memphis Street Academy

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:

Mr. Davidson with students

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Kristine Ortiz, 610-923-9300

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ChildPromise, Inc. supports quality residential and educational services for children and youth. Furthermore, we are committed to fostering a sense of responsibility and accountability in children and youth, by creating opportunities.

Memphis Street Academy Charter School enhances, supports and promotes the critical thinking and problem-solving skills of its school-aged learners as they master Pennsylvania and national Common Core Curriculum standards.  Memphis Street Academy is an American Paradigm School.

American Paradigm Schools develop, manage, and support diverse school communities, which are grounded in literacy to produce academic excellence and expand opportunities for all students. Our vision is world class schools in diverse communities.

Media Contact
Kristine Ortiz
***@klo-events.com
‭(610) 923-9300‬

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