New Program Combines Music, Social Lessons for CPS Students: Justin Bieber is not likely the person you’d expect to be the focus of social studies or history lesson. But the pop singer and his antics are charging a very serious discussion for 8th graders at Stone Academy in West Rogers Park. It’s part of the new MeMA music program wrapping up its second year at the school.

Music industry legend Jeanne Warsaw stops by to talk about her 25 years in the music industry working with artists such as Janet Jackson, David Bowie, and Smashing Pumpkins as well as MeMA Music, a non-profit youth arts education organization working to prepare students to navigate our multicultural world and to pursue the future of their choosing.

A one-time record promoter for musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Isaac Hayes, and The Rolling Stones is giving back.  (2017 Peter Lisagor Award Winner-Exemplary Journalism)

TV Anchor Sylvia Perez Interviews MeMA-Music Founder, Jeanne Warsaw-Gazga.

Good Day Chicago Host, Darlene Hill Interviews MeMA-Music Founder, Jeanne Warsaw-Gazga.

Meet Jeanne Warsaw of MeMA-Music

MeMA-Music Continues Growth on Chicago’s South and West Sides As It Changes Students’ Lives.

Program Inspired By Protest Songs Helps Propel Next Generation Of Activists.

MeMA Music Students Explore Social Issues Through Performance.

Music, Art Link Past To Future For Students.

Music and youth-driven social justice movements return to Lawndale—former hub of Jewish life and activism.