South Jersey Cosmetology School Receiving Grant From Beyoncé's Foundation

By Aziza Shuler and Jim McHugh, CBS Philadelphia

February 22, 2024

CLEMENTON, N.J., (CBS) -- Beyoncé's newly launched haircare line Cécred and her charity BeyGOOD will be jointly funding a $500,000 grant to cosmetology schools and salons in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and New Jersey, with the specific sites chosen for their "large, diverse community" of hair stylists.

Jana's Cosmetology Academy in Clementon, New Jersey, is one of them. The school's CEO, Atiya Johnson, believes in preparing the next generation of beauty professionals to understand their passion comes with a purpose.

"I say all the time, this is not a talent, it's a gift, and when you have a gift, we have a moral obligation to make people look beautiful," she said.

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