Posts Tagged ‘community service’
Michael Thomas of the New York Giants aims to be a great husband and father
Michael Thomas of the New York Giants purports to be a great husband to his wife Gloria and father to his daughter Genesis when he isn’t playing football or giving back to his Houston hometown.
Read MoreUS Black Chambers marks 10 years of service to the Black business community
By Ron Busby A crying need. A germ of an idea. A determination to make a difference. These are the elements that led to the 2009 founding of the U.S. Black Chambers Inc. Despite meager startup capital and few business relationships in Washington, D.C., it wasn’t long before power players in the district took notice…
Read More10-year-old Girl Scout’s remix of popular Cardi B song goes viral (video)
Each year Girls Scouts around the country set out to sell the irresistible Samoas, Trefoils, Thin Mints and more. We love to see the younger generation turning on their entrepreneurial spirits for a good cause. One young Girl Scout turned to the help of social media and Cardi B to help boost her sales. Kiki Paschall made a…
Read MoreClassy Living Society hosts 5th annual Red Dress gala
Based in Atlanta, Classy Living Society did it again with their 5th annual Red Dress gala. Classy Living Society, a volunteer organization, celebrated their fifth year as a community staple. The organization, which is powered by women, was founded by LaShanda Pitts. Classy Living Society was birthed with one mission: to ignite change in the…
Read More‘City of Lost Stories’: Unveiling the lives behind the stereotypes
Atlanta is a tale of two cities. Yes, Atlanta is known for its glory and successes, but there is another side that few people ever think about – a side where the hopes, dreams and aspirations of many have seemed to dissolve, leaving them with little more than the clothes on their back. While Atlantans…
Read MoreDr. Karen Fields shares the importance of dental hygiene and being a role model
When beauty is the subject matter, most will correlate skin, hair, and fashion with it. Nonetheless, one important aspect of beauty is often overlooked; teeth. Dental hygiene is one of the most important habits you should have, as it’s good for your overall health, not just the beauty aspect. Dentist and owner of 28 to…
Read MoreAT&T, Morgan Stanley and Toyota setting the standard for service
Rolling out provides information to the multicultural community that allows its members to benefit from that access. We strive to create an environment in which community leaders, the business community, and creative groups can work together for the greater good. Having valuable partners like AT&T, Morgan Stanley and Toyota enriches the community in many ways. AT&T…
Read MoreUAW-Ford continues to give back during Black History Month
Committed to the development and enrichment of typically underserved communities, UAW-Ford has been and continues to be diligent in its efforts to give back to the community. In honor of Black History Month, UAW-Ford continued its community service initiative by debuting its poetry and writing contest for students ages 8-18. Children of active and retired…
Read MoreReaching back: How David Shands is saving lives with his success
One sad thing that has constantly been said about the Black community is that we have the “crabs in a bucket” mentality. Meaning, we will go out of our way to ensure the person next to us doesn’t succeed in hopes that it will somehow make us more successful. One entrepreneur David Shands is changing that stereotype and…
Read MoreRapper Rick Ross teams with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity
Over the weekend, rapper Rick Ross made a surprise visit to a Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity’s first Fayette County project, to get more involved with the organization. Ross is currently involved with community initiatives in Miami, New Orleans, and Memphis, Tennessee. He has decided to expand his charitable work with Southern Crescent Habitat For Humanity, which serves the community where he resides, Fayette…
Read MoreToo Short chooses jail over probation
The “Blow The Whistle” rapper opted for the three months because he didn’t want to spend another three years being monitored and reporting to a probation officer.
Read More50 Cent sentenced to 3 years probation, avoids domestic violence charges
In June of this year, 50 Cent was charged with five criminal counts after allegedly kicking his baby mama, Daphne Joy, and destroying some of her property in Los Angeles. He was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic violence and four counts of misdemeanor vandalism for damaging $7,100 worth of her property. He then…
Read MoreChris Brown hit with 1,000 more hours of labor, community service
R&B singer Chris Brown has had his probation reinstated and the Grammy winner has been slapped with more community service after he was involved in alleged hit-and-run accident back in May.
Read MoreChris Brown controversy leads to police chief’s resignation
Bryan Norwood has resigned as chief of police in Richmond, Va.
Read MoreRihanna appears at court hearing with Chris Brown
Rihanna accompanied Brown and his mother, Joyce Hawkins, to his court hearing.
Read MoreChris Brown lied after beating Rihanna says L.A. district attorney
The lie is a blow to Rihanna.
Read MoreLudacris brings holiday cheer to Atlanta area children
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, the Ludacris Foundation hosted its annual “Ludacrismas” holiday event. One hundred-fifty young people were invited to this year’s event. Each year, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges distributes toys, books and winter clothing to inner-city youth from across metropolitan Atlanta. The children, ages 6 to 18 are members of the Thomasvile Recreation, and Mayor…
Read MoreSigma Gamma Rho Sorority hosts annual Bounty Ball fundraiser
The Gamma Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, in conjunction with the Gamma Sigma Charitable and Educational Fund (GSCEF) hosted its Annual Bounty Ball fundraiser in Houston TX
Read MoreThe Skid Row Project Takes Aim at Homelessness
While homelessness continues to ravish this nation, there is at least one group of citizens who refuse to sit idly by without doing their part to put and end to this horrifying cultural epidemic. Operation Skid Row is a movement established by those good samaritans in hopes that by creating enough public awareness that the world will…
Read MoreMiller Lite and The Gidewon Foundation Present ‘Goodness to Greatness’ 2012
Somewhere, from an elevated perch, Dr. King is surely looking down on us all with a smile. The source of the civil rights icon’s contentment is derived from the “Goodness to Greatness” event held last night in his hometown, Atlanta. The event — which was sponsored by MillerCoors and the Gidewon Foundation — was aimed…
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