The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium aims to raise $100 million in the next 10 years. By Tonya Pendleton LaTosha Brown and Margo Miller (Provided to the Grio) You already know about LaTosha Brown’s work as the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, the Black Voters Matter Fund and Black Voters Matter Capacity […]
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11-year-old donates over 22,000 diapers to single moms through lemonade stand
Cartier said he saw a shortage of diapers and wanted to help. By Esther Castillejo and Haley Yamada Photo: Kids4Change757 ABC News Live Start Here Eleven-year-old Cartier Carey spent his summer at his lemonade stand in Hampton, Virginia raising money to buy diapers, wipes and other supplies for parents who needed […]
Here’s Where You Can Donate to Help Protests Against Police Brutality
Bail funds, legal aid, and other organizations working to help activists seeking justice for George Floyd and other victims of police violence Protesters during a protest in New York City in the United States this Sunday, May 31. William Volcov/Shutterstock By CLAIRE SHAFFER Protests around the nation have erupted in […]
Common’s Nonprofit Launches Criminal Justice Reform Campaign Amid COVID-19
“We must face this growing crisis with courage and compassion to spark change that lasts long after COVID-19,” read a statement on the campaign’s website. By NewsOne Staff May 16, 2020 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been growing concern surrounding the spread of the virus within correctional facilities. Rapper and […]
Athletes, teams, celebs are ‘All In’ to feed hungry
Meek Mill in Philadelphia on November 6, 2017. With factories closed, tens of millions out of work and a recession looming because of the coronavirus pandemic, athletes, teams, entertainers, and business leaders are donating prized possessions in response to a challenge to feed families suddenly in need. The “All In […]
RIHANNA AND JACK DORSEY COLLECTIVELY FUND $4.2 MILLION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS IN L.A.
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 10, 2020 The philanthropic efforts of Robyn Rihanna Fenty keep growing as she continues to contribute to several coronavirus relief programs. The talented singer and businesswoman has made an announcement that she and Twitter/Square CEO Jack Dorsey will be funding a Los Angeles-based domestic violence program together for a combined $4.2 […]
BROOKLYN NETS’ KYRIE IRVING DONATES $323,000 TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton March 24, 2020 Brooklyn Nets’ player Kyrie Irving has partnered with Lineage Logistics and Feeding America® o help provide meals to people in amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The goal of this campaign is to help ensure no family or child goes hungry during the coronavirus pandemic. Irving is personally contributing $323,000 […]