philanthropy

HBCUs Received Far Less Money From Foundations Than Ivy League Schools, Study Shows

A recent report revealed that HBCUs were given 178 times less funding from the largest foundations than Ivy League schools.
05/03/2023

Magic Johnson And Partners Distribute Food To About 800 Struggling Detroit Families

‘Everybody should be able to enjoy the holidays,’ the NBA legend says.
11/14/2022

Akon Shares How He Received $1 Billion In Credit From China

The musician used the funds to light up Africa with solar street lights and energy systems.
10/27/2022

French Montana Receives 2022 Innovator Award For His Humanitarian Efforts At The Pencils Of Promise Gala

The rapper raised $226 million for African healthcare.
10/24/2022

The HBCU Endowment Gap: Why Black Colleges Lag So Far Behind PWIs

While the richest schools with predominantly White student bodies swim in billions, Black schools are far behind. The reason has a basis in history.
10/07/2022
Rapper Trina
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Trina Is the I Am Hip Hop 2022 Honoree
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

Look back at Miami rapper Trina's enduring impact on the world of hip hop, from her raunchy feature on Trick Daddy's "Nann" to her philanthropy and commitment to empowering women in rap.
10/06/2022

Kevin Hart Teams Up With The Children's Place To Give Out School Supplies To Kids In Harlem

This Back-to-School Campaign is one for the books.
07/28/2022

‘Megan Thee Stallion Day’: Houston Mayor Honors The Rapper For Her Philanthropy With A Personal Day, Key To City

Behind the scenes Megan ‘lifts people’s lives in underserved communities,’ says Mayor Turner
05/01/2022
Swizz Beatz
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Swizz Beatz Inspires as an Artist and Humanitarian
53rd NAACP Image Awards

Swizz Beatz started early by writing the beat for DMX's iconic "Ruff Ryders' Anthem," and as his fame has grown, he's used his platform to support the arts, underserved communities and more.
02/25/2022
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Rihanna Visits And Donates Clothes, Food To Homeless Veterans In Los Angeles

She reportedly listened to vets' "concerns" and "issues."
02/11/2022
Kanye West on BET Buzz 2020.

Kanye West Buys Nearly 4,000 Toys For Chicago Toy Drive, City Official Says

Kanye has a history of philanthropic giving.
12/19/2021