Update: Reuben Jackson Memorial Scholarship
scholarship honoring the legacy of poet and jazz archivist Reuben Jackson
The Washington, D.C., and Vermont communities continue to honor the life and work of Reuben Jackson through a GoFundMe effort posted by his fiance, Jenae Michelle.
The goal is to raise $40,000 to fund a scholarship for poetry and/or jazz students of the University of the District of Columbia.
The fundraiser has a way to go, but we’re hoping the community can pull together to help students achieve their dreams.
A scholarship in Reuben Jackson’s name would go a long way for many students. It also honors his mentorship of so many young poets and even mid-career poets, friends, and those who had no idea they would employ his “hidden” guidance.
From Jenae Michelle’s post:
Hello. My name is Jenae Michelle. I am Reuben Jackson's partner. This "go fund me" exists for one reason. That is to honor the life and legacy of the extraordinary Reuben Jackson. One wonderful way to do that is by donating money to the University of the District Columbia scholarship fund for students interested in poetry and/or jazz.
If the community raises over $40,000 there will be a scholarship named in his honor. This is a way to extend his generous spirit and allow him to continue to help others. The more we contribute, the more generous the scholarship(s) can be. You can honor Reuben in lots of ways, notice the clouds (I mean, really check them out), support someone else's dream, really listen, be kind to animals and so many other things. Wouldn't this be a lovely way to honor him? Love, Jenae.
Donated as well! What a beautiful human. May he rest in peace and with so much poetry.
Donated! Thanks for the reminder.