Glo visited Melrose High School in Memphis this week, donating $25,000 to support literacy and academic advancement within her hometown community.
The Hip-Hop artist and Melrose alumna surprised students during her December 19 visit, where her generosity was met with cheers and admiration. The funds will be used to renovate the school’s library, an initiative to create a more dynamic learning space for students and foster a reading culture.
Once completed, the library will be renamed the Gloria H. Woods Media Center in tribute to the artist’s birth name. According to school officials, the revitalized space will include updated technology, comfortable study areas, and literacy-driven resources designed to benefit students and the broader Orange Mound neighbourhood. For the Grammy-nominated rapper, the opportunity to give back to her alma mater represents fulfilling a personal dream.
Reflecting on her own high school experience, GloRilla explained how important it was for her to have the chance to make a difference.