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FarPoint

(14,877 posts)
Sat Apr 18, 2026, 08:42 AM Saturday

Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station

Yellow Springs has always been a unique town here in Ohio...Also, Rod Sterling taught at Antioch University...This is also a liberal, beautify community. The parks are almost spiritual with nature and the people.

There is also a link on this video/ YouTube for a fundraiser WYSO needs....please donate.



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Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station (Original Post) FarPoint Saturday OP
The fundraiser explained: FarPoint Saturday #1
I lived there until I was 7 or 8. Great little village underpants Saturday #2
I live close by there.... FarPoint Saturday #3
Michelle Obama in Yellow Springs Ohio FarPoint Saturday #4
Chappelle's act relating to politics and Ohio FarPoint Saturday #5
After he quit his TV show he did a fun movie partially set in Ohio IbogaProject Saturday #6
Dave also did an episode with " Ride with Norman Reedus"... FarPoint Sunday #7

FarPoint

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1. The fundraiser explained:
Sat Apr 18, 2026, 08:50 AM
Saturday

To donate...in the YouTube page of video is the link....

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underpants

(196,845 posts)
2. I lived there until I was 7 or 8. Great little village
Sat Apr 18, 2026, 09:07 AM
Saturday

I have incredibly found memories of it.

FarPoint

(14,877 posts)
3. I live close by there....
Sat Apr 18, 2026, 09:15 AM
Saturday

it is a close caring community with a rich, liberal history. Dave has kept that essence alive.

Michelle Obama came for the opening celebration last week. Dressed in jeans...

IbogaProject

(5,984 posts)
6. After he quit his TV show he did a fun movie partially set in Ohio
Sat Apr 18, 2026, 09:46 PM
Saturday

Block Party 2005 was a type of documentary following Dave as he traveled to NYC where he put on a free concert. It really gave a widow into how he was a compassionate and caring guy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Chappelle%27s_Block_Party

Dave Chappelle's Block Party (also known as Block Party) is a 2005 American documentary-concert film starring comedian Dave Chappelle at the height of his early mainstream success and cultural influence. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michel Gondry,[2] the film captures Chappelle organizing a free block party concert in Brooklyn on September 18, 2004,[3] inspired by the 1973 concert documentary Wattstax. Despite intermittent rain, the concert continued uninterrupted, featuring performances from a lineup of hip-hop and R&B artists, including The Fugees in their first reunion since their 1997 breakup, Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, The Roots, Common, John Legend, Kool G Rap, and Dead Prez.[4]

The film premiered at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival before its wide release on March 3, 2006. It was dedicated to the memory of music producer J Dilla, who died from lupus one month before the film's release. Block Party received widespread critical acclaim, praised for its vibrant atmosphere, historic musical moments, and Chappelle's ability to merge comedy with hip-hop culture. The film holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been recognized by publications such as Rolling Stone, The A.V. Club, and IndieWire as one of the greatest concert films ever made.[5][6][7] It is widely recognized for facilitating one of the last major Fugees reunions, often cited as one of hip-hop’s most significant reunions.[8] Artists such as J. Cole have described attending the event as a defining experience.[9]

FarPoint

(14,877 posts)
7. Dave also did an episode with " Ride with Norman Reedus"...
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 07:48 AM
Sunday

ride on motorcycles,.....they did some travel and also scavenged for oysters in the water...ate some right there...

two of my favorite actors....

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