The Official Site of Big Boi's Big Kidz Foundation

February 18, 2012 Black History CelebrationAPEX Museum, Atlanta, GABreakfast Reception 9:30a.m-11:30a.m.Invitation Only

“Heritage Tour”
Birmingham Civil Institution and Historic Site
12noon

May 26-28, 2012 Annual Community Festival“Bowl for Big Kidz”-Charity Bowling Tournament

Antwan "Big Boi" Patton,Founder, CEO- An American rapper, song-writer, record producer, and one half of the Grammy Award winning hip hop duo Outkast. Big Boi was born and spent the first half of his childhood in Savannah, attending School before moving to Atlanta with his Aunt Renee to pursue his interest in music at Tri-Cities High School, a Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School. He had a strong interest in hip hop music, and met André "3000" Benjamin while attending Tri Cities High School in the early-1990s. The two eventually joined forces as Outkast and signed with LaFace Records. He can be identified by his rapid-fire delivery, a style which has become more distinct since the album ATLiens. Patton has often used his lyrics to criticize the problems that plague both the African American community and the world.

Jennifer S. Lester, Executive Director- A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in social services and non-profits organizations. She combines a Master's degree in Psychology from Georgia School of Psychology with a Bachelor's in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)-Areas of Specialization: trauma relief, at risk youth and, community counseling. Jennifer spent the last 10 years serving as the director of a private non-profit family support agency that has a 121 year continuous history. In 2008, she established The Purpose Project, LLC a multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare practice that offers mental health services, life coaching, career counseling, and leadership training throughout Metropolitan Atlanta. She has worked with community agencies such as United Way, Dekalb County Juvenile Courts, National Head Start Association and Georgia Department of Family and Children Services to mention a few. Her commitment and devotion to improving the lives of others has landed her public recognition and many awards.

Jessica Manning, Media Consultant, A-List Media, LLC