Afro News: Black-owned Media Rhythm Institute wins $25,000 from The Lewis Prize for Music

By Megan Sayles

Media Rhythm Institute (MRI), a Baltimore-based media arts organization, was recently recognized as a finalist for the 2022 Accelerator Awards from The Lewis Prize for Music, a philanthropic organization focused on investing in music education for young people.

Out of over 100 creative youth development programs across the country, MRI was chosen as the eighth finalist. Although the organization did not win the grand prize, it was bestowed the Catalyst Award, which provides $25,000 to leaders and programs with impressive impact and reach.