The Shawn Carter Foundation National Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year, providing an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals.

Visit shawncartersf.com to learn more and apply!

Deadline to…

Meet Martha Hickson, the librarian at North Hunterdon HS for over 18 years. She's become an advocate for intellectual freedom - sponsoring the NJ Freedom to Read Act, meant to help schools curate more inclusive library selections.

Keep the fight on, Martha!
#RocLit101 #Libraries

“In life, you have to keep showing up.'

Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter receives The Dr. Dre Impact Award at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards

This #BlackHistoryMonth , we celebrate and honor activist and writer, James Baldwin who made it his mission to not only uplift Black voices but fight for equality for Black Americans. Baldwin's words continue to hold truth and power decades beyond his time.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay

The joy of giving back to the community ❤️💚

The Shawn Carter Foundation hosted our Annual Toy Drive in Brooklyn, NY. 1,000 youths and their families were served.

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and partners for helping us bring holiday cheer to the residents of…

Happy Birthday to our Co-Founder, Mr. Shawn Carter. 20 years of legacy, excellence, and inspiration at the Shawn Carter Foundation.

“I thought maybe it was like a small room, and it was more than what I deserved,” JAY-Z said about the 'Book of HOV' exhibit. trib.al/zgWrs33

The Brooklyn Public Library Gala honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter - October 2, 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library Gala honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter - October 2, 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library Gala honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter - October 2, 2023

Brooklyn Public Library Gala - October 2, 2023

Honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter

Mr. Carter

Victory Boyd at Brooklyn Public Library Gala - October 2, 2023

Honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter

Brooklyn Public Library Gala - October 2, 2023

Honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter

Brooklyn Public Library Gala - October 2, 2023

Honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter

Brooklyn Public Library Gala - October 2, 2023

Honoring Dr. Gloria Carter and Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the remarkable Hon. Dr. Gloria Carter, President and Co-founder of the Shawn Carter Foundation! Your dedication to education and empowerment is an inspiration to us all. Here's to another year of making a positive impact! 🥳🎈