philanthropy

Halle Berry, Beyoncé, Nick Cannon: 8 Celebrities Committed to L.A. Wildfires Relief

Also doing their part are Doja Cat, Jhene Aiko and John Legend.
01/23/2025

Vanessa Bryant Donates 8,000 Apparel and Sneaker Pieces As Part of Nonprofit Efforts

The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was founded by Bryant in memory of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna.
01/21/2025
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America In Black
Missing Black Women and Girls, Regina King, Investment Legends

Jericka Duncan spotlights the crisis of missing Black women and girls, Regina King talks about portraying Shirley Chisolm, and investment bankers Eddie Brown and John Rogers are profiled.
04/03/2024

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
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