Celebrating Tupac Shakur’s Giving Legacy 20 Years Later!
Tupac is proof that we should never judge a book by its cover! How he was raised and where he was grew up made it hard for him to be heard. He used his voice, his words, simple poetry to tell the story of his communities' lifestyle to display what was actually happening, even today in many black communities.
Today, 20 years after his physical departure, he is one of the top selling Hip-Hop artists of all time. His gift- his words and creative talent- continues to inspire others around the world, but few know just how much he did behind the scenes to give back too. I share with you some fell good things that Pac did for others and are not often talked about. I celebrate his legacy, his music and his giving, RIP Tupac!
Chevrolet Discovers the Unexpected with Next Generation of Journalists; Meet the Dance Instructor Bringing “Hiplet” to the World!
Chevrolet is bringing out the best in young journalists from Howard university. The award winning automobile company has partnered with the National... Read More
Toyota and Hill Harper Help Teenagers Imagine a New Possible
Imagine the joy created by helping youth realize their dreams. As part of its sponsorship of the National Association of Black Journalists... Read More
Nelly Gives Back in Honor of Domestic Violence Victims with Face Forward
Face Forward, a charity that provides pro-bono reconstructive surgery for victims of domestic violence, and human trafficking announces that Grammy winning, diamond... Read More
Chevrolet Joins Forces With National Newspaper Publishers Association for Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship!
It’s not often that companies seek to help us bring out the best in ourselves and truly succeed. Chevrolet is doing just that... Read More
Raheem DeVaughn Presents the 2016 LoveLife Foundation Weekend August 26th-28th!
The mission of the LoveLife Foundation is to improve lives through social development, education, and health and wellness by collaborating with community organizations and foundations to raise awareness and tackle issues that affect our communities. August 26th-28th the foundation will host a series of charity initiatives for the 2016 #LoveLifeWeekend
Erykah Badu Takes a Stand to Help Detroit Rape Victims
Another reason to love Erykah Badu has arrived. The GRAMMY winning singer is joining the campaign to process abandoned rape kits and find the criminals connected to them by partnering with the Right Productions. In the partnership, Badu has agreed to donate money from her Aug. 12 concert at Chene Park Amphitheater to the African American 490 Challenge. The 490 is a partner of Enough SAID, the Michigan Women’s Foundation campaign raising money to test more than 11,300 rape kits found abandoned in a Detroit Police Department storage unit in 2009. The 490 Challenge bears that name because each kit costs $490 to test. About 10,000 kits have been tested so far, and money is now going toward completing the tests and investigating the results.
Jay-Z Drops “Spiritual” in Response to Police Shootings of Black Men
Jay-Z Drops "Spiritual" in Response to Police Shootings of Black Men
How to Support the #BlackLivesMatter Movement, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the Victims of the Dallas Shootings!
Today is officially the last day of what was certainly a week of tragedy and sorrow, we join the country in mourning and seeking fostering insight. This post offers ways we can remember Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the Victims of the Dallas Police Shootings.
Sadly the deaths of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Philando Castile, in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, were both killed by police. Their deaths, which were both captured on video, reminded us that as country we may not have came as far as we often think. It aches at the hearts of mothers, fathers and people everywhere. As one could imagine, these killings added to the already long list of police killings, 123 black people killed by police in 2016 to be exact, have sparked protests nationwide. To add to the madness on Thursday night at was to be a peaceful protest in Dallas, TX, Five Dallas PD and Dallas Area Rapid Transit officers: Michael Smith, Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa and Brent Thompson; wounding six more, as well as one civilian.
Issa Rae Starts Scholarship Fund for Alton Sterling’s Children; Raises Over $600,000!
Issa Rae Starts Scholarship Fund for Alton Sterling’s Children; Raises Over $6i00,000!