
SEAN ANDERSON IN THE NEWS

SEAN ANDERSON IN THE NEWS
SEAN ANDERSON IN THE NEWS
SEAN ANDERSON IN THE NEWS


IN THE NEWS

BIG SEAN TAKES OVER DETROIT WITH ANNUAL DON WEEKEND!
Megan Kirk
Michigan Chronicle
August 30, 2021
The Sean Anderson Foundation, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, and Rapper Big Sean kicked off the third annual DON Weekend, bringing the city a weekend of fun, impact and inspiration.

Big Sean will unveil a new studio in Detroit during D.O.N. Weekend
Big Sean’s annual charity weekend is back in Detroit this year after COVID canceled the family-friendly event in 2020. The Detroit-bred rap star — through his Sean Anderson Foundation — started hosting the Detroit’s On Now (D.O.N) Weekend in 2018.

SAF Turkey Giveaway Info to GO HERE!
BY C.H.
Revolt TV
August 21, 2021
Big Sean’s annual charity weekend is back in Detroit this year after COVID canceled the family-friendly event in 2020. The Detroit-bred rap star — through his Sean Anderson Foundation — started hosting the Detroit’s On Now (D.O.N) Weekend in 2018.

Sean Anderson Foundation
May 28, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness month and this topic is a pillar for Sean Anderson Foundation!
All month long keep an eye on our page for tips to help you live a well balanced and healthy life!

Sean Anderson Foundation
September 23, 2020
The Sean Anderson Foundation has donated $10,000 to
benefit the Wayne State University HIGH (Helping Individuals Go Higher) Program.

Sean Anderson Foundation
April 21, 2020
This Thursday, April 23, 2020, you are invited to a once in a lifetime online fundraising party that’s sure to bring fun, smiles and laughter to the entire family, and all of the proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan’s COVID-19 response efforts!

Big Sean Shares A Few Book Recommendations
Sean Anderson Foundation
March 23, 2020
At this time, as we join with the world and our leading health officials in encouraging you to continue to put your health first, while you find yourself with…

2019 Thanksgiving All Star Give Back in Photos
Sean Anderson Foundation
December 12, 2019
Marking the 21st anniversary and seventh consecutive year that the Sean Anderson Foundation has participated as a community partner and sponsor, the 2019 Thanksgiving All Star Give Back was another…

#SMARTGirls at the Boys and Girls Club
Sean Anderson Foundation
November 5, 2019
Last month, with our friends and community partners over at the Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan, we launched the #SMARTGirls speaker series! Kicking off the series, our very…

DON Weekend 2019 - Thank You for Another Spectacular Year
Sean Anderson Foundation
August 20, 2019
On behalf of a larger event production team where every individual truly gave their best, Big Sean and the Sean Anderson Foundation would like to thank everyone who came together…

Big Sean, Ally Financial and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Host 'MOGULS IN THE MAKING' Competition
Sean Anderson Foundation
April 3, 2019
Ally Moguls in the Making from Allstate on Vimeo. This past weekend, 10 teams from five different Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) came together for the "Moguls in the…

Sean Anderson Foundation
March 14, 2019
We are always excited about initiatives taking place in the city that are motivated with the current to uplift, encourage and provide resources by means of education.

ALLY MOGULS IN THE MAKING COMPETITION
Sean Anderson Foundation
January 14, 2019
Big Sean, the Sean Anderson Foundation, Ally and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund have partnered, to offer an exciting new competition geared to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs!

BIG SEAN TAKES OVER DETROIT WITH ANNUAL DON WEEKEND!
Megan Kirk
Michigan Chronicle
August 30, 2021
The Sean Anderson Foundation, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, and Rapper Big Sean kicked off the third annual DON Weekend, bringing the city a weekend of fun, impact and inspiration.

2018 D.O.N. Weekend PHOTO GALLERY
Sean Anderson Foundation
August 23, 2018
The Sean Anderson Foundation would like to thank every one who made the 2018 D.O.N. Weekend a #MAJOR success!

Detroit City Comeback
Sean Anderson Foundation
July 3, 2018
Executive Produced by Big Sean and narrated by Academy® Award-winner and Detroit native JK Simmons, “Detroit: Comeback City” chronicles how Detroit went from the engine of American capitalism, to a city of ruins that is now on the cusp of an exciting rebirth. The story of the city is told by real Detroiters who recount the stories of their relatives who helped build the city and the country. Among the interview subjects are Alice Cooper, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winner Dr. Heather Ann Thompson, Bill Ford and NASA Astronaut Jerry Linenger.

MOGUL-2-MOGUL Detroit – PART 2
Sean Anderson Foundation
May 17, 2018
If you’ve been following us on social media, you have seen that for the past 7 weeks, seven students from the Detroit School of Arts have been participating in a pilot internship program at Quicken Loans.

Big Sean's D.O.N. Weekend includes family events, new studio unveiling
Big Sean will celebrate his D.O.N. Weekend Aug. 28-29 with a series of free events including an art exhibit, performances by Detroit artists and the unveiling of a new recording studio.

Big Sean & Sean Anderson Foundation Unveil Music Production Studio Inside Boys & Girls Clubs of SE Michigan During 3rd Annual D.O.N. Weekend
Antonice Strictland
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
August 30, 2021
Multi-platinum artist, philanthropist and BGCSM Alumni Big Sean was excited to return to Detroit for his 3rd Annual Detroit’s On Now (D.O.N.) Weekend Saturday, August 28 – Sunday, August 29. The weekend was presented by the Sean Anderson Foundation (SAF) and hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) and City Council President Pro-Tem Mary Sheffield and offered free activities for all ages.

Big Sean Joins The Detroit Pistons as “Creative Director of Innovation”
Detroit Pistons
December 23, 2020
The Detroit Pistons today announced hip-hop icon and Detroit-native Big Sean will become the organization’s Creative Director of Innovation. In this role, Big Sean will provide creative counsel and strategic guidance on a variety of Pistons off-the-court initiatives, including team merchandise design, in-game experience, co-branded community, and social responsibility activation, and more.

Swennie Saint-Vil
REVOLT.TV
December 17, 2020
The rapper teamed up with McDonald’s to gift Nyla Lewis with a MacBook, professional music software and mentoring sessions with Roc Nation executives.

Sean Anderson Foundation
April 27, 2020
Big Sean, Ludacris, Hill Harper, Jerome Bettis, Detroit Sports Stars, Detroit Radio Personalities, and Bad Boy Rick Mahorn drive successful online fundraiser.

Giving Back and Community Initiatives During the Coronavirus
Sean Anderson Foundation
April 20, 2020
Stitching together our efforts to create meaningful, true and lasting change for others, the Sean Anderson Foundation stands with a beautiful blanket of organizations, individuals and initiatives that span across…

REIMAGINE: The Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan
Sean Anderson Foundation
February 18, 2020
The Sean Anderson Foundation is proud to be a community partner alongside the Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan. Together, we’ve been able to open the Sean Anderson Foundation Content & Production Studio on their campus, allowing young people to have ongoing opportunities to further explore

2019 Reflections: Giving Thanks for DON Weekend
Sean Anderson Foundation
November 11, 2019
Throughout the United States, the month of November ushers in a season of gratitude and giving, and at the Sean Anderson Foundation, we want to take a dedicated moment to…

Stream DON Weekend Self Care/Mental Health Panel
Sean Anderson Foundation
September 3, 2019
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, during Day 2 of the 2nd Annual D.O.N. Weekend, an esteemed panel including Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. Jessica Clemons, Shaka Senghor and Big Sean…

2nd Annual DON Weekend Presented by ALly
Sean Anderson Foundation
August 9, 2019
“Last year’s D.O.N. Weekend was a huge success, and I’m excited to bring it back for the second year in a row. I have so much love for Detroit and…

Big Sean and Mayor Mike Duggan Partner for 2020 Census
Sean Anderson Foundation
April 1, 2019
Thinking ahead a year in advance, to make sure that Detroit receives as much funding support as possible, our very own Big Sean did not hesitate to invite Mayor Mike…

Sean Anderson Foundation
February 5, 2019
In partnership with Puma, on February 01, Big Sean and the Sean Anderson Foundation participated in an all-day launch for the exciting new Foot Locker “Power Store” in Eastpointe, MI – the first of it’s kind in North America!

Sean Anderson Foundation
November 27, 2018
With a goal to help over 6,500 families and individuals in need, 2018 marks the sixth
year that Big Sean and the Sean Anderson Foundation have partnered to distribute turkeys, canned goods and holiday meal trimmings with Tarence Wheeler Productions. 2018 also marked the event’s 20th anniversary.

Sean Anderson Foundation Donates $10,000 to Benefit Wayne State University’s HIGH Program
Sean Anderson Foundation
November 20, 2018
The Sean Anderson Foundation is enthused to share that we have been able to donate $10,000 to the Wayne State University (WSU) HIGH (Helping Individuals Go Higher) Program.

The Mogul Prep Internship Experience Pilot Program
Sean Anderson Foundation
August 10, 2018
If you’ve been following us on social media, you have seen that for the past 7 weeks, seven students from the Detroit School of Arts have been participating in a pilot internship program at Quicken Loans.

Sean Anderson Foundation Releases the 2018 D.O.N. Weekend Finalized Event Schedule
Sean Anderson Foundation
June 18, 2018
Big Sean and the Sean Anderson Foundation have partnered with Ford, PUMA, the Motown Museum, Men of Courage and Detroit PAL for the D.O.N. Weekend. From June 21 – 25, the weekend event will celebrate the city of Detroit and pay tribute to the local business owners, activists, teachers and churches who make up Detroit neighborhoods and are the backbone of the city.

Bates Academy Students Receive New Backpacks from Project Knapsack
Sean Anderson Foundation
May 1, 2018
Recently, through our partnership with Project Knapsack, students at Bates Academy received brand new backpacks!