About PRIDE NYC

New York WEB Center’s PRIDE Program uses the attraction of Hip Hop to motivate high school students to stay in school, graduate and enter college or the workforce oriented for success. Our digital lounge provides an exciting, safe alternative to the streets for male and female students 15-24 during the critical after-school hours. Mentors and entertainment industry professionals guide students through the challenges of school, home and career choices. They learn the business of magazine publishing, videography, music recording and broadcasting. They may not achieve success in entertainment, but they are better prepared to garner success in life..

PRIDE GETS RESULTS
The Web Center is recognized by the New York Department of Education. Ninety-five percent (95%) of its students graduate from high school, and ninety-three percent (93%) of them go on to college or a vocation.

New York WEB Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization properly registered with the New York State Charities Registration Bureau. All filings are up to date and may be found at CharitiesNYS.com

STAFF

Kervens Lee
A music teacher mentored Kervens in Junior High and helped him discover his love for music. Now the Hip Hop Academy’s audio producer, Kervens is doing the same for others. His love for music and a heart to teach are two of the many reasons he enjoys working at the WEB Center.

Meddin Wallace
Meddin was a troubled youth. He turned himself around at the WEB Center, where he discovered a passion for design. After graduation and (not enough time at) college, he started as an intern at NYWC and is now Creative Director for HitZ Magazine.

Alecia Mason
A video producer, Alecia arrived at the WEB Center to produce one project. Twenty projects later, she believes she was “called” to the WEB Center “to help young people tell their stories” and provide them an outlet for their creativity. Alecia also manages day-to-day operations.

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