On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, students and faculty at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor gathered for a worthy cause. What started out as a
In part three of our video series on the Northern Civil Rights Movement, I. David Byrd, COO of the Arthur M. Brazier Foundation, continue with a closer look
St. Luke Community United Methodist Church is bringing Black History to Dallas with two extraordinary events. Congressman John Lewis is a walking history book. He
Dr. Arthur M. Brazier was an activist, author and pastor who dedicated his life to serving others and making the world around him a better
“I know firsthand how access to quality health care affects the physical and spiritual well-being of our community,” offered Rev. Walter W. Matthews Sr. of
What is your profession? I currently serve as the Baton Rouge Organizer for STAND for Children Louisiana. As a community organizer, my main focus is
Julie Mansfield almost had a perfectly normal childhood. Days in St. Thomas, Jamaica, were spent running barefoot across the rich soil and clay caked terrain,
When Sanya Richards-Ross was approached by AT&T to be a part of their AT&T 28 Days campaign in honor of Black History Month, she was beyond
Imagine the difference you could make in the community if you committed 28 days to service. Now imagine that you had the opportunity to team
Happy MLK Day tweets The nation is currently remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this national holiday and day of service. In particular celebs
The holidays were a lot brighter for thousands of metro Atlanta families this year thanks to V-103 radio personality Egypt Sherrod and the 4th Annual “Egypt Cares Give Back Tour”
On Dec. 11, students at Bear Creek Middle School who have demonstrated good behavior were given a special treat to show them that the faculty
Several prominent leaders within the black community led a rally at the Georgia state capitol to demand an investigation on the death of Kendrick Johnson.
Crooner Trey Songz has joined forces with Chicago activist Harold “Noonie” Ward to put together the “Christmas In The Hood” annual toy drive. The pair
The Chicago based True Star Foundation, which offers teens innovative out-of-school activities and job training, has begun an online fundraising campaign to continue its mission
Rihanna is known for singing her heart, being a fashionista and partying her heart out. Recently she donated $100,000 to help those suffering after Typhoon Haiyan
Former NBA basketball player Mateen Cleaves was born and raised in Flint, Mich. He attended Michigan State University and was drafted by the NBA after
Swedish R&B singer and songwriter Sebastian Mikael attended Detroit’s 31st annual Coats for Kids charity event on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. The event was held
Detroit’s 31st annual Coats for Kids charity event took place on Nov. 2 at the Michigan Science Center. Detroit radio station FM 98.9 WJLB partnered
On Nov. 2, 2013, rap artist Trick-Trick from Detroit accompanied by Grammy-nominated rapper-songwriter Charli Baltimore attended Detroit’s 31st annual “Coats for Kids” charity event. Trick-Trick,
