All posts tagged "charity"
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Wyclef Jean defends his Haiti charity
Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean spoke out Saturday in defense of his foundation after charity screening groups raised concerns about its accounting practices. Jean said he…
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First lady Michelle Obama plays Santa Claus for Toys for Tots
First lady Michelle Obama played Santa Claus on Wednesday afternoon, delivering two bulging sacks of donated toys to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots…
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Usher Raymond IV’s Non-Profit Organization Powered By Service Initiative to the International Stage
Grammy Award Winner and Humanitarian Usher Raymond IV, announced today that his non-profit organization, Usher’s New Look, will take Powered By Service, an initiative from…
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Tyler Perry Donates $1 Million to NAACP
In an unprecedented gesture, Tyler Perry has pledged $1 million to the country’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, The NAACP. “I feel so honored…
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Smithsonian’s African-American History and Culture Museum receives $10 million from Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $10 million to the Smithsonian Institution, which will go towards the construction of the new African-American History…
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Usher’s New Look Taps MWW Group to Help Promote ‘Powered By Service’ Youth Empowerment Initiative
MWW Group, one of the nation’s top ten public relations firms, today announced the addition of Usher’s New Look (UNL) to its client roster. Founded…
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Actress Halle Berry attends Keep A Child Alive 6th Annual Black Ball
Keep a Child Alive is dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to children and families whose lives have been affected…
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Ludacris, T.I. to give $10,000 to Atlanta flood victims
Rappers Ludacris and T.I. each are donating $10,000 to help Atlanta flood victims, but how that money will be given out hasn’t been decided, a…
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Film star Angela Bassett helping hometown theater company
Film star and St. Petersburg native Angela Bassett is helping out her hometown theater company by accepting an honorary chair at the American Stage Theatre…
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Ludacris, Carmelo Anthony and Rob Dyrdek Battle It Out With TAG Signature Series Charity Challenge
Procter & Gamble’s TAG(TM) brand is proud to announce the “Signature Series,” a collaboration with hip-hop legend Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, basketball superstar Carmelo Anthony and…
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Usher Donates $1 Million to the Launch of ‘Powered by Service’
Usher’s New Look (UNL), a non-profit organization supporting youth to use their talents and become corporate and community leaders, today announced Powered By Service-a bold…
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Paul Pierce Announces The Truth on Health Campaign to Encourage Nation’s Youth to Lead Healthier Lifestyles
What do Boston Celtics All-Star Paul Pierce, former president Bill Clinton, and multi-platinum recording artist Usher all have in common? A common interest in helping…
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Kerry Washington and Joy Bryant Celebrate to Raise Funds for Women and Public Art
On September 16, Bronx native actresses Kerry Washington and Joy Bryant join environmental leader Majora Carter in the Bronx to honor their fellow Uptown Girls…
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JAY-Z Donates 100% of Concert Proceeds To Charitable Organization
Madison Square Garden’s national music network Fuse and MSG Entertainment today announced that JAY-Z will play a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, underwritten by…
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Ashanti Joins Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Youth Advocacy Campaign
Singer Ashanti poses with children from the New York Boys and Girls club at the unveiling of the ‘Be Amazing’ billboard at Duffy Square on…
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Actor Terrence Howard at the opening reception for the National Urban League
Actor Terrence Howard, Urban League Chicago President Cheryle Jackson and Governor Pat Quinn attends the opening reception for the National Urban League at The Field…
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Usher’s New Look Foundation
New Look offers youth ages 12-24 a 360-degree view of the sports and entertainment world, with emphasis on the business and entrepreneurial aspects of these…
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Clear Channel donates radio stations to support minority ownership initiative
Clear Channel Radio has agreed to donate stations and equipment to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council as part of a move to increase diversity…
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Tyler Perry sends kids who were snubbed by swim club to Disney World
They’re going to Disney World – and it’s all thanks to Tyler Perry. After learning that 65 kids from a minority Pennsylvania day care center…
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Usher’s New Look Celebrates the Fifth Year of Camp New Look
Award Winning Entertainer and Philanthropist Usher Raymond IV on behalf of Usher’s New Look will welcome 130 youth from underserved communities across the country at…
