Theresa Fay-Bustillos and Derrick Bolton have joined the board of Making Waves Foundation (MWF), with a mission to advance educational opportunities for college-bound, career-minded, historically
Richmond, Calif., June 11, 2020 – The Making Waves Academy (MWA) Class of 2020 graduated with two special ceremonies: a June 8-9th “Cap & Gown
Photo above: select members of the 12th Wave at the CAP Graduation Gala This June marked a milestone in Making Waves history: the first graduates
Above image: students walk into one of the new upper school buildings On August 21st, more than 1,000 students arrived at Making Waves Academy to
Richmond, CA. Making Waves Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Patrick O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer. Since 1989, Making Waves Foundation has provided
“I know we’re all destined for success,” said Adilene, co-valedictorian of Making Waves Academy’s 2019 graduating class, the 16th Wave. “Over the many years we
14th Waver, Crystal, remembers when she first dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. “When I was younger, I had a lot of younger cousins who played
Last week, LL COOL J visited Making Waves Academy to talk education and life dreams with our Wave-Makers. LL COOL J—Kennedy Center Honoree, two-time Grammy®
Low-income, first-generation college students can achieve college success by overcoming these three common challenges.
The following profile is an excerpt from the 30/30 book, which features 30+ Wave-Maker alumni in commemoration with Making Waves’ 30th anniversary. Stay tuned for
October 16, 1968, is a day forever etched in United States history. African American Olympic track gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos
