2022 Year In Review

A Year Of Impact

2022 in Review

Journey with me as we take a look back over 2022 and
think about the year to come.

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Hey Love,

Picture you being the ultimate version of yourself. Ready to take on a new adventure filled with endless possibilities. Learning, growing, and conquering fear and doubt…THAT is what it means to be SUPERCHARGED^®. I am SUPERCHARGED, and you are too!

2022 was never a straight path. It was rough. When it got tough, we got tougher. Because we are vicious.

We quietly and consistently stayed the course this year in boosting a Billion lives (yes, with a B), and we brought the receipts.

I invite you to take a look at my year in review as we prepare for what comes next. 2022 is over, but the journey continues.

Who loves you? I do.

Bye for now!

2022 IN REVIEW

2022 was a year of challenges. But we are unstoppable. We evolved. These are some of the moments I'm most proud of and the great organizations I partnered with on my journey to BOOST a billion lives.

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January
Boosting Diversity In Education
- José (Stanford MBA ‘99) and I established the José E. Feliciano & Kwanza Jones SUPERCHARGED Initiative Faculty Scholar Fund at Stanford University as a step toward improving the diversity of the Graduate School of Business (GSB) faculty. This announcement was made in 2019 at the Stanford Latino Alumni Summit.
- Adina Sterling, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, served as the José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones SUPERCHARGED Initiative Faculty Fellow for the 2021-22 academic year, a position she's held since the fall of 2019.

2011
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April

Celebrated All Queens with My New Song

I released my new song “Queen Moves Only, Mother’s Day Mix.”

It was created to honor the work that the great Queens in our lives have done to pave the way for us.

2011
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May
Honored At nsoro Educational Foundation Starfish Ball and Inspired Action Through My Music Video
- The Starfish Ball is an annual event held to support The nsoro Foundation.
- I donated $250,000 to The nsoro Foundation, funding a university education for 20 youths aging out of foster care.
- On Mother's day, I released the official music video for Queen Moves Only, Mother’s Day Mix on YouTube.
- The music video sparked an online trend, motivating users to own their power and show the world how they are making power moves.

2011
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June
Reimagining Impact Through Community
Following the release of the music video, I donated $10,000 each to WRRAP, PFLAG, And Girls Inc. These amazing organizations align with the mission and message behind the Queen Moves Only, Mother's Day Mix.
The $30,000 donation will allow the organizations to empower and support more people.
I became the premier sponsor and event chair of the Apollo Spring Benefit event.
Donated $250,000 at the Apollo Spring Benefit.
Paved the way for members of the Harlem community to be included in the Apollo Spring Benefit experience.
Juan Carlos Suárez Serrato, Professor of Economics, named the José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones SUPERCHARGED Initiative Faculty Fellow for the 2022- 2023 academic year.
My team spent 2 hours at the Los Angeles Food Bank and packed 3,648 boxes. This provided 29,184 meals for children, seniors, and families.
I donated $15,000 to provide an additional 60,000 meals, bringing it to a total of 89,184 meals provided in a single day!

2011
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August
Rewriting History and Inspiring Action
- I released my new song titled "More Now Than Ever," as an anthem of resilience and strength. It was created in response to gun violence and other ongoing conflicts around the world.
- LA Tech Cares partnered with 9 Dots to raise $300,000 and support 5,250 students in Title I schools across Los Angeles no matter their demographic or socioeconomic status.
- The SUPERCHARGED nsoro paid internship program started, impacting 5 young women over the course of 12 weeks.
- History was made at Princeton as the Kwanza Jones Hall and José E. Feliciano Hall officially opened their doors to students. These halls were built after the $20 million donation in 2020.

2011
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September

Bridging The Gap With Dragon Kim

Donated $5000 to fund Hoops & Coders at the 6th Annual Dragon Challenge event by Dragon Kim Foundation.

Hoops & Coders is a project designed by high school juniors, Gabrielle DeCuir and Shrika Andhe, to expose young women, primarily in elementary and middle school, to computer science and basketball.

2011
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October

Preparing Students For Success With Oliver Scholars
- Made a donation at the Oliver Scholars Gala, an annual event that raises funds for education, advocacy, and support services for gifted Black and Latinx students in New York City.
- It will support Oliver Scholars in its mission to provide transition support for the whole family, develop students’ social-emotional skills, and instill an ethos of giving back.

2011
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November

Inspiring Social Change and Boosting Get Out The Vote Efforts

I released a single titled "Rise," in response to the Supreme Court overturning the constitutional right to abortion and the legislation of women’s/female’s bodies.

In response to gun violence and in order to boost get out the vote efforts, I released another single titled "Enough."

The music video for "More Now Than Ever" became available online, featuring a cast that represents the strength of diversity and unity.

2011
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December

Living The SUPERCHARGED Life: Work Hard, Play Hard
- My team spent time bonding at the Magic Castle.
- We partnered with PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) to provide care kits for the homeless.
- SUPERCHARGED By Kwanza Jones released 3 new Christmas songs to boost the Holiday spirit - “Here for the Season” | “This Christmas” | “Raise Our Voice.”
- Official launch of the the Kwanza Jones Boost Friends Community™ Community.

2011
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KEEP ROLLING!

A Closer Look at Impact in 2022

Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Initiative donations are made to leave a lasting impact. We invest intentionally, but not exclusively, in women and BIPOC organizations in alignment with our pillars of Equity, Empowerment, Education and Entrepreneurship.

Check out what some of our partners had to say!

WRRAP

"We’ve been using the generous funding provided to us to support more patients. This support has been incredible in helping us stay ahead of this fight. Please continue to extend our gratitude for this amazing support and your contribution as well! Each time we provide support I smile knowing you all have boosted another queen."

-- Sylvia Ghazarian, WRRAP Executive Director

Girls Inc.

"So happy to have the support of Kwanza as we grow and bring Girls Inc. programming to more girls in Los Angeles. Your generosity supports girls to grow into healthy, independent and confident individuals."

-- Ana Zavala, Donor Relations & Communications Manager, Girls Inc. of Los Angeles

PFLAG

"On behalf of all of us at PFLAG National, we are grateful to Kwanza and everyone at the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative, for this generous gift."

-- Maggie Ardiente, Director of Development at PFLAG National

Princeton Dorms

"My son Preston moved into Kwanza Jones Hall yesterday at Princeton. It’s simply beautiful. Pristine. Uplifting. This environment that you envisioned, to study and learn from each other, in open, inviting physical spaces. Promoting inclusivity will nurture the leaders of the future. Your reach will extend for generations."

-- Liz Amato, Parent of a Student at Princeton

nsoro Internship

"The SUPERCHARGED nsoro internship was a great opportunity. I expanded my knowledge and improved my network. I felt appreciated throughout the whole program. The motivation was endless!"

-- D’Mya Smith, 2022 SUPERCHARGED nsoro Intern

SOCIAL BOOSTS

I always say, "No one succeeds alone, sometimes you need a boost." Thank you for all the messages I received throughout 2022.

A Year Of Impact

2022 in Review

Hey Love,

2022 IN REVIEW

2022 was a year of challenges. But we are unstoppable. We evolved. These are some of the moments I'm most proud of and the great organizations I partnered with on my journey to BOOST a billion lives.

Boosting Diversity In Education

Celebrated All Queens with My New Song

Honored At nsoro Educational Foundation Starfish Ball and Inspired Action Through My Music Video

Reimagining Impact Through Community

Rewriting History and Inspiring Action

Bridging The Gap With Dragon Kim

Preparing Students For Success With Oliver Scholars

Inspiring Social Change and Boosting Get Out The Vote Efforts

Living The SUPERCHARGED Life: Work Hard, Play Hard