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

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
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