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Jamie Foxx throws Trayvon Martin Fundraiser at his home
Jamie Foxx is no stranger to advocating for justice. Since the Trayvon Martin incident, Foxx has been active in speaking out for justice for the teen and his family. This past weekend, Foxx hosted celebrities at a fundraiser for the Trayvon Martin Foundation.
Alicia Keys’ ‘Keep a Child Alive’ benefit nets $4 million
To say that Alicia Keys had a successful fundraising event would be an understatement. The “girl on fire” made it rain this past weekend by raising $4 million at her Keep a Child Alive Black Ball to benefit children and families impacted by AIDS in India & South Africa.
Kevin Hart gives back to hometown by donating 500 computers to public schools, rec centers
Funny man Kevin Hart has decided to give back to his hometown of Philadelphia. The city has been in the news recently for its financial woes, which has resulted in many schools closing and other severe budget cuts.
Jay Z responds to protest urging him to severe ties with Barney’s
Jay Z has finally broke his silence about the controversial Barney’s deal. In light of two African American shoppers’ claims of racial discrimination by Barney’s & the NYPD, critics have been urging Hov to cancel his multi-million dollar arrangement with the department store.
Couple donates $10 million to keep Head Start programs running during shutdown
More than 50 Head Start programs were forced to shut their doors on October 1 as a result of the government shutdown. But two philanthropists have donated $10 million to keep the nation’s Head Start programs running.
Waitress receives $10,000 after going viral about racial slur
Things are looking up for a Tennessee waitress who received a racial slur instead of a tip on the job. Toni Jenkins works at Red Lobster in Cool Springs. A few weeks ago, someone wrote the N-word on a receipt at her table. Instead of sweeping the incident under the rug, Jenkins went public.
Drake, The Game Donate $20,000 to Woman Who Lost Family
Anna Angel has been coping with incredible devastation.The mother of five lost her children and her boyfriend when her mobile home caught fire while she was at work. Although nothing can replace the lives lost, rappers The Game and Drake have donated money to help with the financial stress of the situation.
Homeless man returns engagement ring to owner
In February of this year, Sarah Darling accidently dropped her engagement ring into a a homeless mans cup where she was leaving some spare change. That homeless man, 55-year-old Billy Ray Harris, saw the ring and decided that the best thing he could do was to return the ring. Since making that decision his life […]
Homeless Teen’s Online Campaign Funds His Enrollment at Howard University!
Homeless 19-year old James Ward will attend Howard University this fall after soliciting online donations to his college fund. In just a few days, his story spread like wildfire; he’s already raised $12,000!
Summer Surge in Gun Violence Forces Chicago Hospital to Hold Blood Drive
As the summer surge of gun violence continues in Chicago, the South Side’s St. Bernard Hospital is asking Chicagoans to donate blood. Crowded emergency rooms are making it harder and harder to treat patients; they say blood donations are desperately needed.
Dillard U. President: Why Did Dr. Dre Donate $35 Million to USC, and Not a Black College?
Dr. Dre’s generous $35 million gift to USC made headlines across the country. But in a recent editorial, Dillard University president Walter M. Kimbrough posed an interesting question:Why didn’t Dr. Dre give that money to a black college?
When “Save the Boobies” Becomes More Important Than “Save the Woman”
When I was in 10th grade some friends and I started a campaign to raise money for breast cancer. We’d all been affected by the disease in some way or another and thought it’d be a fun way to give back. We stocked up on pink shirts and bracelets that said “Save the Boobies” or […]