Dear Friends and Supporters of the African American Music Association,

We need your help to ensure that the award-winning documentary, Fat Boy: The Billy Stewart Story on the life and music career of the legendary balladeer Billy Stewart (1937-1970) His hit singles "Sitting in the Park" "I Do Love You" and his stunning remake of George Gershwin's "Summertime" and more helped to shape the R&B sound of the 1960s.

The documentary continues to inspire audiences nationwide. Produced and directed by Emmy Award winner Beverly Lindsay-Johnson, with associate producer/scriptwriter GiGi Hinton, this powerful film originally aired on WHUT (Howard University Television) and was picked up by 130 PBS stations across the country—a remarkable achievement.

However, the documentary is now at risk of being dropped from these stations unless we raise $2,600 by January 25, 2026. Without your support, countless viewers will miss the opportunity to learn about the legendary R&B Balladeer Billy Stewart and the rich history of African American music.

Why Your Support Matters

The African American Music Association (AAMA), a dedicated non-profit, is committed to preserving the legacy of iconic artists and musicians. Beverly Lindsay-Johnson has spent over 25 years championing Washington DC’s music culture through her acclaimed documentaries and was honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Silver Circle for her excellence in 25 years in broadcasting. As she has initiated fundraising campaigns for many community causes, she now needs your support to continue her project.

How You Can Help

We urgently need to raise $2,600 by January 25, 2026.

Your donation will keep Fat Boy: The Billy Stewart Story on 130 PBS stations, allowing more people to discover and celebrate Billy Stewart’s legacy. As AAMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all contributions are tax-deductible.

Donations received before December 31, 2025: Tax-deductible for your 2025 tax statement

Donations received January 1–25, 2026: Tax-deductible for your 2026 tax statement

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Thank you for your support and for helping us preserve the legacy of the legendary Billy Stewart and R&B music for future generations.