2023 In Progress

POWERING
POSSIBILITIES

I'm here to boost humans and humanity to be better. Want to know how I do it? Journey with me as I share updates on my progress throughout the year.

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    January

    A Fresh Start With New Energy

    • The SUPERCHARGED® building was demolished to make space for a new one.
    • The new building will be an inclusive space where we can collaborate, connect, and have important conversations as a community.

    Demo Day

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    February

    A Catalyst For Hope

    • José and I made a donation to World Central Kitchen in response to the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.
    • World Central Kitchen partners with locals to provide food for victims. Through their approach, they offer comfort, purpose, and hope to the people.

    nsoro foundation fund raising

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    March

    Building A Safe And Equitable Future

    • Had an interview with The Hype Magazine where I discussed my music and how I use it to motivate, empower, and inspire.
    • I hosted the first Kwanza Jones Boost Friends™ Community event of 2023 with Anita Ortiz, founder of LAinclusionista®. We explored the importance of DEIB, focusing on women and our collective power to make change.
    • Made an impact investment with Brady, a nonpartisan organization that takes a comprehensive approach to ending gun violence. It is our obligation to create a safe world for our children…our future.
    • Attended TIME Magazine’s second annual Women of the Year Gala on International Women’s Day. I felt boosted being in a room full of women who share my vision to lead us all toward a more equitable world & create real IMPACT.

    Kwanza Jones' team at the LA food bank

  • 2011

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    April

    Making Impact. Can't Stop. Won't Stop.

    • José and I invested in Kaszek, a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to build lasting, high-impact technology-based companies whose main focus is Latin America.
    • I was recognized as the 2023 Social Impact Honoree by SoLa Impact at their 2nd annual sneaker ball fundraiser and gala.
    • The sneaker ball was held in support of the non-profit affiliate SoLa I CAN Foundation. We gave a gift of $50,000 in addition to a $10,000 matching grant that the organization used to raise an additional $43,000.

    Social Impact Award Winner

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    May

    Building For A Better Tomorrow

    • José and I welcomed friends and family from across the country to join us in celebrating the dedication of the Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Halls at our alma mater. These are the dormitories that were built after our $20 million donation to Princeton in 2019.
    • I released a new song titled, "We Buildin’ (Reggaeton Mix)," inspired by the dedication of the new dormitories at Princeton. The song is a new mix based on my original track titled, “We Buildin’,” which celebrates the power of collective action.
    • José and I were honored with the 2023 Impact Award from The Independent School Alliance. Their mission is to empower children of exceptional talent and potential from racially underrepresented and economically underserved communities in order to transform independent schools and society.

    Kwanza Jones hall dedication at Princeton University

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    June

    Empowering Lives & Boosting Organizations

    Apollo Spring Benefit 2023

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    July

    Accelerating Equity In Business & Sports

    • We invested in Monarch Collective, an investment fund exclusively focused on investing in women’s sports. Through their work, they are accelerating equity in global sport. I’m excited about what comes next as we continue to build an equitable future for all.

    Monarch Collective

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    August

    Giving Back & Boosting Up

    • Made a donation to Maui United Way in response to the multiple wildfires spreading across Hawaii. 
    • Our SUPERCHARGED audio team, in collaboration with the Kwanza Jones Boost Friends Community, produced a fun-filled and impactful virtual event exclusively for nsoro scholars and alumni. Together, they talked about owning your power and how believing in yourself can take you to new heights.
    • The Kwanza Jones Boost Friends Community hosted an exclusive event with Dana Coleman, the Executive Director of Independent School Alliance. There, she shared her wisdom and experience on how diversity in education enhances lives and community.

    Supercharge your summer

  • 2011

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    September

    Making Statements & Progress

    • Jones+Feliciano invested in Nave Bank, a digitally-focused local bank in Puerto Rico. Their mission is to provide financial solutions that facilitate growth in Puerto Rico’s communities and propel the island into the future.
    • José and I engaged in a thoughtful and impactful conversation with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson at My Dream Summit. The conversation was focused on creating opportunities for economic prosperity and social mobility for traditionally underserved communities. It is always a pleasure to interact with leaders like Michael as we work toward an equitable future.
    • I joined Representative Alma S. Adams (NC) at the Congressional Black Caucus HBCU BRAINTRUST panel. We had a conversation addressing the need for the collaboration of philanthropic, business, and government leaders to ensure the future of HBCUs. 

    Kwanza Jones at the Congressional Black Caucus HBCU BRAINTRUST panel

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    October

    Building Progress & Community

    • My SUPERCHARGED Teamily volunteered at the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House. Work that could have taken up to a week to complete was done in a single morning when our two organizations came together in partnership.
    • LA Tech Cares partnered with LA-Tech.org, a nonprofit coalition founded by the Los Angeles area tech community to expand economic opportunities for underserved students in Los Angeles. They work to create a long-term impact by supporting underserved students who are breaking into the tech industry. 

    Volunteer work at Ronald McDonald

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