Posts Tagged ‘Giving back’
Kelly Rowland doesn’t let Santa get all the credit for her son’s gifts
Kelly Rowland doesn’t let Santa Claus take “all the credit” for her son’s Christmas gifts. The 38-year-old singer shares 5-year-old son Titan Jewell with her husband Tim Weatherspoon and has said that while she still allows her tot to believe in the magic of the mythical present-delivering man, she makes sure he knows that some of his…
Read MoreKim Kardashian and family helped serve early Thanksgiving meals
Kris Jenner and her daughters Kim Kardashian West and Kourtney Kardashian handed out Thanksgiving meals to those in need this past weekend. The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star handed out food to families at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, and the family matriarch has encouraged others to follow their lead and…
Read MoreOprah fires back at critic who says she should also pay off student loans
Robert F. Smith, who the “Today” show noted is the richest African American in the country at $5B, has unwittingly created waves for the person whom most thought was the richest Black person in America: Oprah Winfrey. Now that Smith pledged to pay off the student loans for the entire graduating class at Morehouse College,…
Read Morev: ‘Luke Cage’ star Simone Missick surprises a local acting class
Never one to forget where she came from, ‘Luke Cage’ star Simone Missick decided to make a surprise trip to Get Scene Acting Studio to brighten the day of group of aspiring actors. Their response was priceless.
Read More2 Chainz comes to the rescue of Atlanta family in need
Sometimes angels come in unexpected forms. Sometimes they come in the form of 2 Chainz. The popular Atlanta rapper recently came to the rescue of a family of 11 in dire need of shelter by donating a five-bedroom, two bath house through his TRU Foundation. In a touching video posted to his Youtube page yesterday, 2…
Read MoreJustin Johnson talks Kicks 4 The City and giving back to the community
Given the opportunity, most people would like to help do something positive to change their community. Many times the stumbling block is deciding what to do. Sometimes that stumbling block causes a mental paralysis that keeps us from pursuing our inspired passions. Recently we spoke with co-founder Justin Johnson of the non-profit organization Kicks 4…
Read MoreBig Sean believes more teens should ‘focus on school’
Big Sean recently shared his perspective on teenagers learning to appreciate all that junior high and high school have to offer them.
Read Morev: TLC’s Chilli gives an exclusive interview, talks giving back
Kandi Buruss’s Kandi Cares gives back at My Fair Sweets in Atlanta
The good folks from Kandi Cares along with I Care Atlanta, Street Execs and Black Celebrity Giving distributed toys and groceries to several families in the Midtown section of Atlanta at My Fair Sweets. My Fair Sweets also distributed hot cocoa and cute mini cupcakes to patrons as well. Kandi Cares is dedicated to providing education,…
Read MoreTyga visits L.A. Children’s Hospital, gives teens Christmas presents
Yesterday, Young Money rapper Tyga made a surprise visit to a Los Angeles Children’s Hospital where he gifted over 60 young teens in the Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Diseases with early Christmas swag. When Tyga was informed that one of his super fans, Isael Gomez, was a patient there and had only one…
Read MoreAspirations of Life’s 5th annual gala
Aspirations of Life is a non for-profit organization that enhances the lives of at risk teens in our community by providing social services. Aspirations of Life believes in encouraging, empowering and educating youth for the future. Their programs are dedicated to uplifting them, increasing self-esteem, and providing lasting positive relationships. Aspirations of Life was founded…
Read MorePresident Barack Obama and other celebs who give back on Thanksgiving
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and Marian Robinson hand out food for Thanksgiving at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, DC.
Read MoreCymia’s holiday pajama drive teams with the Ronald McDonald House
Teen pop princess Cymia will release her new Christmas single “Very Special Christmas” on Thanksgiving Eve in celebration of her 4th annual Holiday Pajama Drive. Cymia came up with the idea for the holiday drive to donate new Christmas pajamas to children residing at the Ronald McDonald House. Cymia was the brainchild behind the entire…
Read MoreLudacris and his foundation bring Thanksgiving cheer to 250 metro Atlanta families
Award winning musician and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and his foundation, The Ludacris Foundation, remembers the importance of giving back and extending a helping hand to those that are less fortunate. In what has become a tradition, today The Ludacris Foundation distributed Thanksgiving turkeys, greens and sweet potatoes to over 250 residents of metro Atlanta. The…
Read MoreKandi Burruss and Kandi Cares donates
Right in time for back to school, Kandi Burruss‘ Non-profit org, Kandi Cares donated school supplies to children in Atlanta at the Kandi Factory. What an awesome way to give back to your community! Kandi Cares is dedicated to providing education, empowerment and enrichment to the homes and lives of single parents and their children. Photo…
Read MoreFrom Chicago Bulls to Entrepreneurship: Game-Changer Halleemah Nash
Halleemah Nash is a game-changer who left her dream job at the Chicago Bulls to jump-start her independent philanthropy consulting business, Legacy Venture Consulting. Nash, CEO and chief consultant, creates, manages and evaluates charity events and ventures for celebrity sports figures who desire to give back to their communities and preserve a legacy of goodwill.…
Read MoreRainbow PUSH Honorees Share Secrets to Success
“Don’t be afraid to learn.”
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