philanthropy
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Tyler Perry Reportedly Funding Rayshard Brooks' Funeral
Atlanta resident Rayshard Brooks was killed by a white police officer over the weekend, and writer-director-producer-actor Tyler Perry is reportedly funding the 27-year-old’s funeral. The attorney for the Brooks’ family, L. Chris Stewart, confirmed the news during a conference on June 15. “We want to thank and acknowledge Tyler Perry, who we spoke with, who…
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Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand Commits $100 Million in Donations for Racial Justice
Former NBA star and forever basketball great Michael Jordan has pledged to donate $100 million over the next ten years to organizations working to ensure racial equality, social justice, and greater access to education. The massive joint commitment from Jordan and his Jordan Brand was announced on Friday. In a statement announcing the donation, Jordan…
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Virgil Abloh's Comments About the #FedUprising Weren't Just 'Off-White,' They Were Way Off
When a moment as significant as the George Floyd protests evolve into what has been dubbed the “Fed-Up-rising,” people are bound to have an opinion about it. On the flip side, those very opinions are open to critique, especially in an era where frustration, desperation, anger and sadness has bubbled under the surface for years…
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Celebrities: Sometimes You Have the Range to Speak Out and Sometimes You Have Philanthropy
Unrest—it’s a word I’ve read and heard used to describe the emotional state of protestors around the country right now. To the people who are sitting in their homes self-isolating with a sense of helplessness on how to support, I’d wager that word would fit in describing that situation, as well. While we’ve been at…
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ICON 360: Harlem's Fashion Row Launches a New Nonprofit and Virtual Fundraiser for Designers Impacted by COVID-19
Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) was founded to bring attention and a much-needed platform to designers of color—and it’s done so for over a decade, garnering groundbreaking respect throughout the industry and enviable corporate partnerships. In the midst of the coronavirus, HFR’s mission continues, as on Wednesday, its CEO and founder Brandice Daniel announced the nonprofit…
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The Gift: Beyoncé Donates $6 Million to COVID-19 Relief Through Her BeyGOOD Initiative
April 23, 2020 might mark the fourth anniversary of the release of Beyoncé’s magnum opus, Lemonade, but there’s clearly no “Love Drought” when it comes to the singer’s philanthropy. (Yeah, we saw y’all making the song trend today—and agree it’s a perennial fave.) After making a noteworthy appearance on last Saturday’s live-streamed Global Citizen event,…
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Roc Nation and goPuff Team With Feeding America to Provide 200,000 Meals to Vulnerable Communities Impacted by COVID-19
Roc Nation is joining the philanthropic efforts to step up and assist those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The entertainment agency is providing 100,000 meals to support Feeding America and local food banks across the country. Additionally, goPuff is matching Roc Nation’s donation and is providing 100,000 meals as well. For context, $1 helps…
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Always on Trend: Fashion Nova and Cardi B Are Giving $1 Million to Individuals Affected by COVID-19
Now, this is what you call staying on-trend: Fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova is well known for offering the looks of the moment, but on Wednesday, the brand’s uber-famous ambassador offered far more. Via Twitter, a robe-and-towel-clad Cardi B (rocking impressively matched and manicured talons) announced that in addition to their soldout fashion collaborations, she and…
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Tyler Perry Continues 'Random Acts of Kindness,' Pays Shoppers' Grocery Bills at 73 Stores in Atlanta and Louisiana
Say what you will about Tyler Perry’s wig selection, but don’t you dare try to say the man isn’t a giver. News station 11 Alive reports that the TV and movie mogul paid grocery bills for customers at 44 Krogers across metro Atlanta Wednesday as an act of kindness and goodwill during this time of…
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Archewell: Meghan and Harry's New Nonprofit Shares a Namesake With Son Archie
On March 31, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their exit as senior members of the British monarchy final—and accordingly bid a fond farewell to their Sussex Royal brand identity and foundation, via a post on their highly popular Instagram account, writing: As we can all feel, the world at this moment seems extraordinarily…