There’s a program being used in some Chicago Public Schools that uses some of the defining songs and messages of the civil rights era to share those stories with today’s students.

New Program Combines Music, Social Lessons for CPS Students: It’s part of the new MeMA -Music program residency wrapping up its second year at the school.

Music industry legend Jeanne Warsaw discusses her 25 years in the industry and her non-profit, MeMA-Music, which helps students navigate our multicultural world and pursue their futures.

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.

MeMA-Music was born in 2012 out of a desire to encourage young people to explore and be inspired by the songs that drove past waves of social change.

Instead of cracking open textbooks for their next history lesson, students are writing original melodies and lyrics to tackle the past.

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.