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<div>On May 4th, 2023, 49 students in grades 9-12 from Banaadir Academy (located in North Minneapolis) plan on watching the famous hip-hop play <strong><em>Hamilton</em></strong> at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. Currently, the most economical ticket price is $99, which is a steep price to ask our students to bear. Our school district, Minnesota Transitions Charter Schools, believes in giving all students access to experiential learning and relatable, engaging field content and field trips.
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<div>How do students know about <strong><em>Hamilton</em></strong>?
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<div>Social Studies teacher Matt Edgar first heard about Hamilton in 2016 from a colleague. After much research, Mr. Edgar decided to see the play itself (about Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton) in Chicago. "I was completely blown away by the music, engaging characters and, most importantly, the story. Alexander Hamilton lived ten times more of a life than anyone else in U.S. History. The man had his faults (and untimely death), but he influenced American History, Politics and Government forever. It's America then, told by America now, with nearly all cast members being minorities from various backgrounds."
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<div><strong>Watch for yourself, and please consider donating any amount you can! Our goal is to send all 49 students to the performance of a lifetime at a total cost of $5,200 (with fees). </strong>
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<div><em>For more information, please contact:</em>
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<div><strong>Matt Edgar through GoFundMe.</strong>
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Marisa Rivera

Matt Edgar

Abdullahi Mohamed

Anonymous

Elizabeth Handschy

Paulette Dummer

tiffany tangen

Peter Rantanen

Allison Raney

Hannah Ramsey

Lisa Mueller

Hassan Hassan

Rashel Lane

Banaadir Academy goes to Hamilton!

Banaadir Academy goes to Hamilton!

Still $3,066 to go. Help us build momentum.