Russell Joel Brown presented a $40,000 check to Paine College on Jan. 6, the result of his successful “Home for the Holidays at Paine College” performances.
On Dec. 5 and 6, Brown presented the fundraising concert at Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel.
“Backed by an 85-voice choir, dancers, and original projections, he ushered in the holiday season in spectacular theatrical style. The show included multiple styles of music, lavish costumes, hiphop dancers, and a giant custom made Bunraku puppet,” according to a news release.
“This is—without question—the biggest show I’ve produced. We utilized over 100 artists and technicians to bring it to fruition. And as is my custom, I wanted the music to speak to a wide cross-section of hearts and ears—classical, country, R&B, pop, jazz—because music is a bridge. It’s how we gather. As a Morehouse man, I know what an HBCU can do in a life. I know what it means to be seen, challenged, and shaped by an institution that carries both history and destiny. And I’m giving because I believe this is a pivotal moment for Paine College. It’s a new era here. And I want to be part of the wave—not watching it from the shore,” said Brown.
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