Press Releases

The Michael James Jackson Foundation Surpasses 50 Scholarship Recipients with Announcement of Latest Awardees 

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – October 2, 2024 – The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling (The MJF) is excited to announce the latest cohort of recipients for its technical education scholarships. These scholarships, awarded biannually, are designed to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the brewing and distilling industries, empowering them with the education and skills needed to progress in their careers and eventually thrive as leaders within these fields.

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The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling Announces New Scholarship Recipients and Annual Matching Funding Drive

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - March 21, 2024 - The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling (The MJF) today announced the latest winners of its scholarship awards, as well as its third annual matching funding challenge. 

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Breeze Galindo Named Director of Operations for The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling

NEW YORK, N.Y. - January 30, 2024 - The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling (The MJF) has announced that it has made its first staff hire since its founding in 2020, appointing Breeze Galindo as Director of Operations.

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Media Coverage

The MJF Announces New Scholarship Recipients

March | 2024

Breeze Galindo named director of operations for The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling

March | 2024

Yazoo Brewing Company Releases New Beer to Benefit The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling

May | 2023

Good Beer Hunting Podcast: EP-366 Eric Pham of Prison City Brewing

June | 2023

The Michael James Jackson Foundation For Brewing & Distilling Announces Latest Scholarship Award Winners

February | 2023

ProBrewer, Athletic, and More Raise $225k for Michael James Jackson Foundation

May | 2023