The 1804 Fund for Academic Persistence is proud to announce a major donation of $100,000 from rapper Dramatik and 7th Sky Records, as part of the Royauté project. Under the musical direction of Jocelyn Bruno, aka Dramatik, the Royauté musical project involves a collective of over thirty artists, including Lost, Corneille, Jennie Laguerre, Barnev, and KNLO, among others. The funds will be distributed to persevering youth over a 10-year period in the form of “Royauté Scholarships.” These scholarships aim to celebrate their efforts and support them in reaching their full potential while also assisting with their post-secondary studies. The 1804 Fund extends its gratitude to Dramatik, 7th Sky Records, the artists, producers, and all those who contributed directly or indirectly to this initiative. We invite you to access the complete work available now on all platforms. For videos, please check out:
“Dédié” (Barnev, Dramatik, and KNLO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXqRJEzC0zM
“Des étoiles” (Lost and Corneille): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4CYCB-xZuo

For more information, please contact:
Arcelle Appolon, Vice President
1804 Fund for Academic Persistence
Email: info@fonds1804.org

Gatineau, January 27, 2024 – The Louverture-Mandela Leadership Academy (LLMA) is incredibly proud to announce that it has been honored at the recent Youth Afro Summit held in Gatineau on January 26, 27, and 28. Selected as part of the Promising Initiatives segment, LLMA was recognized for its significant impact and commitment to academic persistence.

The Promising Initiatives segment aims to highlight the efforts and achievements of organizations that are members of the Youth Afro Summit. LLMA had the honor of receiving this award, thus confirming its position as a flagship project of the 1804 Fund for Academic Persistence.

This success would not have been possible without the exceptional dedication of Arcelle Appolon and Fabienne Thélémaque, respectively the director and director of pedagogical affairs at LLMA, and all stakeholders involved. Their skills and commitment played a crucial role in achieving our objectives and the ongoing success of our academy. We also want to express our gratitude to all our scholars, especially Quemen from the 2022 cohort, who, accompanied by his mother, had the honor of receiving the award on behalf of LLMA.

A special thank you goes to our valuable partners: Collège André-Grasset, Caisse de dépôt et de placement du Québec (CDPQ), Banque Nationale, and the Youth Afro Summit. Their unwavering support plays an essential role in the success of our youth and in achieving our mission.

We are delighted to announce that the next cohort of LLMA will take place from July 22 to August 9, 2024, at Collège André-Grasset. We are eager to continue our commitment to educational excellence and academic persistence.

For more information about LLMA and our programs, please visit our website.

Arcelle Appolon, First Vice President, Honored during Black History Month

Montreal, February 1, 2024 – The 1804 Fund is proud to announce that our First Vice President, Arcelle Appolon, has been honored as a recipient during Black History Month. This distinction underscores her exceptional commitment to the community, exemplary leadership, and unwavering dedication to the cause of academic persistence.

“As the president of the 1804 Fund, I am particularly proud to see such a dedicated and talented member of our team receive this well-deserved recognition. Arcelle represents the best of what we strive to be and does remarkable work to have a positive impact on our society.

Her hard work and passion to make a difference in the lives of young people are an inspiration to us all. Her leadership has not only enriched the 1804 Fund but has also made an indelible mark on the community as a whole,” said Edouard Staco.

We are honored to have Arcelle among us and grateful for all that she has achieved. Her award is a testament to her positive influence and commitment to creating a better future for all.

We invite you to learn more about Arcelle’s journey and her outstanding contribution to the community by visiting the Black History Month website:
https://www.moishistoiredesnoirs.com/laureats-actif/arcelle-appolon

Congratulations to Arcelle from the 1804 Fund for this well-deserved recognition.

November 18, 2023, New Jersey – The 1804 Fund for Academic Persistence achieved a significant milestone at the 8th Gala Haïti Première Classe, where our president Edouard Staco was honored with an international recognition award for his significant impact on academic persistence. This distinction highlights the collective effort and dedication of all those who contribute to the mission of the 1804 Fund.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our donors, volunteers, as well as prominent members of the Board of Directors for their unwavering commitment and continuous support.

This award not only represents recognition of our collective efforts but also serves as a call to continue working towards a stronger and more just Quebec and Canada.

We also thank the team at Haïti Première Classe for their recognition and support. Their work is essential in highlighting positive initiatives within the Haitian diaspora and beyond.

Special thanks are extended to elected officials from the greater New York region, Mercedes Narcisse, Rita Joseph, and Carrié Solages, for their recognition through certificates, reinforcing the importance of the work done by the 1804 Fund in the community.

PHOTO MARTIN CHAMBERLAND, ARCHIVES LA PRESSE

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