Clarinda Barnett-Harrison is a rising leader in Detroit’s philanthropic community. Recently, Barnett-Harrison was appointed a dual role of director of economic prosperity and executive director of the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund within
The MusicianShip’s mission is to change lives by facilitating music lessons, experiences, and opportunities for people who need it most. The Musicianship reaches students throughout the
Cool Smart Inc. founders and Detroit natives Jason Appling and Byron Suggs held their sixth annual fundraising charity event, Tux & Chucks, Thanksgiving weekend at
Yara Shahidi doesn’t view school as a fallback plan or a chore to squeeze in between filming. Unlike many child stars, she’s open about prioritizing
Political strategist and self-proclaimed “thought leader” Kenya Parham has made it her life’s work to advocate for civic engagement and social activism through her unique
The founders of Cool Smart, Inc. did it again. On Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, Detroit natives Byron Suggs and Jason Appling hosted their 5th Annual Tux
Anashay Gould is a former print model. The 6’4” beauty currently serves as a media correspondent for the Atlanta Business Journal and naturalhairmag.com, a digital
Founder and chief visionary Jasmine Crowe has created a groundbreaking platform to highlight the charitable efforts of Black celebrities in the Atlanta area and nationwide. After
Talented singer-songwriter Eshe has been dominating the music industry since the early ’90s. You may recognize her from the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group Arrested Development.
The city of Atlanta has once again honored The Gentlemen’s Foundation for their exceptional service and dedication to the advancement of equality of the LGBT
Comedic actor Rodney Perry has made millions laugh through his boisterous and uninhibited on-screen performances. You might recognize him from his work as co-host of
World-renowned entrepreneur and motivational speaker Alma. G Davis is the visionary behind the Alma G. Davis Foundation, which serves to provide year-round programming helping domestic violence
As a best-selling author and founder of the popular Activate Your Life Today brand, a leadership firm that provides personal and professional development programs, Lucinda Cross
Rolling out spoke with Byron Suggs, the co-founder of Cool Smart Inc., about the organization’s philanthropic endeavors in the Detroit metropolitan area. Read on to
Renowned actress and political activist Sheryl Lee Ralph has spent over two decades advocating for HIV and AIDS awareness through her DIVA Foundation. The original Broadway
The Koch Brothers have contributed to many Republican causes. It is also true that they have donated millions of dollars to cancer research, education, entrepreneurship, arts, science, and various other
Hip-hop superproducer Swizz Beatz has been Global Ambassador for New York City Health and Hospital Corporation (HHC) since 2012, and the star/philanthropist was in East Harlem this week to dedicate an original piece of artwork to the Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility. Entitled “Victory,” Swizz said that he wanted to inspire the staff and patients at the facility, who in turn, should serve as inspiration for everyone.
The event raised money for El Techo, to build homes for Nicaraguan cigar makers.
Name: Justin McClelland Occupation: iHeartCardio Founder and Philanthropist How will cycling from New York to Los Angeles help you raise money for the American Heart Association? This
Women–and a few men–gathered to learn the best online and real-world strategies for today’s business climate.
