By Tammy Reese

The 18th annual I WILL GRADUATE DAY took place at the iconic King’s Theatre in Brooklyn on October 29, 2024, this year’s awardsceremony will spotlight the theme “BE GREAT!” — challenging students to push beyond limits and strive for excellence in both their academic and personal lives.

Since its inception in 2008, I WILL GRADUATE DAY has been the pinnacle of educational empowerment, inspiring countless youth toharness the transformative power of education. This year, the celebration takes an exciting leap forward with the unveiling of a groundbreaking partnership with Reebok, a global leader in sports and culture, partnering with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, Harlem’s own Jim Jones, and Reebok President Todd Krinsky. Empowering students to stay focused, fit, and future-ready by introducing exclusive programs that blend education and athletics, inspiring leadership, resilience, and greatness.

This year the very first award ceremony was hosted by former E! News anchor, Terrence J. with special guest appearances, presenters, and performers Naturi Naughton, DJ Khaled, Cash Cobain, LAILA!, Coco Jones,Teyana Taylor, Scarilp, Jacquees, Council Members Farah Louis, Adrienne Adams, NYC school chancellor, former NBA player Jamaal Tinsley + More!

Awards Presented:

Cash Cobain and LAILA presented scholarships to 3 lucky students and + a special performance of hit “FISHER” record! The kids couldn’t stay in their seats!

The legendary Fatman Scoop was “The Voice” of the I WILL GRADUATE program and although he has passed, he was presented with the “TRAILBLAZER AWARD”. The CEO and Founder of I WILL GRADUATE, Tonya Lewis-Taylor presented the award. DJ Knuckles accepted the award on Fatman Scoops behalf.

The Chairman award was presented to founders of Republic Records, Monte and Avery Lipman! Although they couldn’t be in attendance, Maiya from Republic records was there to accept the award on Monte and Avery’s behalf.

For more information be sure to connect on Instagram @iwillgraduate

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TAMMY REESE

Tammy Reese began her career as a theater actress performing in 60 live stage shows a year with The Media Unit TV and Stage Production Company. She also directed the weekly live TV show Rough Times Live.

Eventually, she went to Empire State College to obtain her degree in media studies. After graduation, she did more theater and wrote and produced her own videos to spread awareness on social issues through the arts.

Tammy is an award-winning journalist and is best known for her legendary interviews with Angela Bassett, Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Connelly, Laurence Fishburne, Phylicia Rashad, Ginuwine, Neyo, Sharon Stone,  Jasmine Guy, Geena Davis, Billy Porter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Giancarlo Esposito, Donell Jones, Morris Chestnut, Vivica A. Fox, Omar Epps, Joseph Sikora, Ryan Coogler, Carmen Electra, Tom Arnold, Theo Rossi and many more.

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