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Message from Okurut George of Uganda
The Frankie Manning Foundation provided a scholarship for Okurut George of Uganda to attend the Mozambique Afro-Swing Exchange. He posted...
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Mar 26, 20182 min read
Lindy Hop in Central & South America
The mission of the Frankie Manning Foundation is to spread the joy of lindy hop around the world. We are happy to see new communities...
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Jan 18, 20181 min read
The growth of African-American participants in the lindy hop community
Frankie Manning would be very pleased at the growth of African-American participants in the lindy hop community. Look at this post...
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Jan 8, 20182 min read
Fundraiser for Chazz Young in Toronto
Charitable Workshop in Toronto Workshop with Chachi & Mandi On Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 there will be a charitable workshop in Toronto...
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Jul 6, 20171 min read
The One-8 Project
The green screen photo booth at Frankie 100. More than 3 years in the making, the One-8 project is a 6 song long stop motion Lindy Hop...
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May 25, 20171 min read
Dawn Hampton Celebration
Click here to Book Now Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012 Directions Celebration at 4pm followed by The...
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Nov 16, 20161 min read
Dawn Hampton Fund
Since losing Dawn a few days ago, there has been a tremendous outpouring of feeling. Dawn Hampton has been one of the guiding lights of...
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Sep 29, 20162 min read
Frankie Manning recognized in today’s Google Doodle!!! Happy birthday, Frankie!
Google honors Frankie Manning The Frankie Manning Foundation is are thrilled to announce that Frankie Manning is the Google Doodle today!...
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May 26, 20162 min read
Check your Facebook preferences
Are you receiving updates from the Frankie Manning Foundation Facebook page? Did you know that “liking” a page isn’t enough to receive...
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Apr 28, 20161 min read
Frankie Month 2016 is just around the corner!
The Frankie Manning Foundation presents:View this email in your browser May is just around the corner… … and that means FRANKIE MONTH!...
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Mar 29, 20162 min read
STATEMENT BY THE FRANKIE MANNING FOUNDATION CONCERNING WORLD LINDY HOP DAY 2015
World Lindy Hop Day was conceived by Sing Lim in her capacity as a member of the organizing team of Frankie 99 and 100, in the run-up to...
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May 21, 20153 min read
Support FMF with Frankie 100 Trading Cards!
“True Lindy Hoppers know their roots.” – Kevin St. Laurent Know your roots and help support the Frankie Manning Foundation! The Frankie...
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Apr 30, 20151 min read
Update from the World Lindy Hop Day Organizing Committee
The volunteer organizational committee for World Lindy Hop Day has made an update on their website that will be of interest to anyone...
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Feb 27, 20151 min read
The Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers Jacket!
Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers at the opening of the Savoy Pavillion, New York World’s Fair 1939. Chick Webb is in the background. Photo NYPL. By...
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Nov 25, 20142 min read
Herrang and Other Camps 2015!
Spread the word that the Frankie Manning Foundation is accepting applications NOW for all scholarships for 2015. To apply, fill out this...
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Oct 18, 20141 min read
Update on Mable Lee
You will all be happy to know that Mable Lee has completed all her needed surgeries and has also completed an extended stay in a good...
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Oct 1, 20141 min read
FMF on Social Media
Please use #FrankieManning for your photos, tags and comments on social media. Facebook Twitter Google+ Tweets by @FrankieFMF100 More...
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Sep 23, 20141 min read
Frankie 100 Scholarships – Thank you!
We would sincerely like to thank everyone for their donations towards the Frankie 100 Scholarships. We have now reached our goal,...
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Mar 30, 20141 min read
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