Staff report

Warren natives Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan and Sherman Golden will participate in a masterclass for students on Aug. 30.

Morgan is a classical-jazz pianist who has played throughout the United States and abroad, including performances at the U.S. Capitol to honor those who participated in the 1965 Voting Rights marches and in France for a 110th birthday remembrance for entertainer and activist Josephine Baker.

Golden is a standup comedian who has toured as a writer and opening act for Chris Tucker and appeared on such television shows as HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and BET’s “Comic View.”

The 1 p.m. masterclass takes place at the Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., where both Morgan and Golden will perform later that evening for a show headlined by Maysa. She performed as a backup singer for Stevie Wonder and in the British jazz/R&B group Incognito before becoming a solo artist who has released 15 albums and has collaborated with such jazz artists as Pieces of a Dream and Jonathan Butler.

As part of the afternoon event, three deserving students will be recognized and awarded scholarships courtesy of the concert’s sponsors, A-Parent Miracles Foundation and the JADE Foundation. These scholarships aim to support and encourage the next generation of artists, leaders and changemakers.

Educators, community leaders and youth program coordinators interested in bringing student groups to this event are encouraged to reach out in advance for coordination and group accommodations. For student group inquiries or additional event information, contact: DeWayne Reed by emailing reedthistoo@gmail.com or David Lee Morgan, Jr. at 330-685-6240.