Gates Foundation Provides .5 Million for FAMU COVID-19 Lab
Gates Foundation awarded $1.5 million to Florida A&M University for COVID-19 testing lab serving FAMU and other Florida HBCUs through 2022....
Philanthropist Honors Spelman Alumna With Scholarship
Philanthropist Amy Falls establishes scholarship at Spelman College for community-engaged students, honoring alumna Marian Wright Edelman....
Sony Music Appoints Towalame Austin as EVP of Philanthropy
Sony Music Group names Towalame Austin as Executive Vice President of Philanthropy and Social Impact. Austin brings 20+ years of non-profit experience from Roc Nation....
Former Trustee Joan B. Johnson Donates $1M to Spelman
Joan B. Johnson, co-founder of Johnson Products, donated $1 million to Spelman College to support future scientists in a major philanthropic gift....
Frank and Laura Baker Pay Remaining Tuition
Frank Baker of Siris and wife Laura Day Baker donate $1 million to establish scholarship for Spelman College graduates, supporting historically underserved communities....
Pine Bluff Family gives $50,000 gift to UAPB
The Atiq Family donated $50,000 to create an endowed scholarship at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for first-generation medical students....
Intersectional Philanthropy Webinar
Bridge Philanthropic Consulting hosts a Juneteenth fireside chat exploring Black and LGBTQ+ intersections in philanthropy and cross-movement advocacy....
Bridge Philanthropic Consulting Honors George Floyds Memory
Bridge Philanthropic Consulting honors George Floyd's memory while recommitting to social justice work in communities of color through fundraising and advocacy....
Pornhub Surprises Family in Need with Brand New Car
Pornhub's philanthropic division surprised longtime fan Todd Fulkerson and his elderly mother with a customized 2019 Volkswagen Jetta after their car broke down....
DeDe McGuire’s Luncheon Donating the Proceeds to Charity
K104's DeDe McGuire raised $10,000 at her Women's History Month charity luncheon, donating proceeds to Dress for Success Dallas and Girls Inc....
Beyoncé Launches BEYGOOD4BURUNDI to Combat Water Crisis
Beyoncé launches BEYGOOD4BURUNDI with UNICEF to provide safe water to vulnerable children in Burundi, where nearly half the population lacks access to clean water....
NAB Education Foundation Awards FedEx for Corporate Leadership
The NAB Education Foundation will honor FedEx with its Corporate Leadership Award at the 19th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 20....
Tom Joyner Honored with INROADS Lifetime Achievement Award
Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio host and philanthropist, received the INROADS Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to advancing diversity....
Tom Joyner’s Special Gift for Shaw University
Radio legend Tom Joyner will keynote Shaw University's 2017 Spring Commencement on May 13. The Tom Joyner Morning Show host and HBCU advocate reaches 8...
Sean Diddy Combs Does Not Want to Be on the Forbes List
Sean Diddy Combs discusses philanthropy and his $1 million school donation during Ellen show appearance while promoting his Bad Boy Reunion Tour....
Executive Leadership Council Donates $1 Million to NMAAHC
The Executive Leadership Council donated $1 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to commemorate their 30th anniversary....
S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls Announced
Veteran journalist Shaun Robinson launches the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls, a grant-making organization supporting nonprofits focused on STEM, health, arts, unity and neighborhoods for young...
John Legend Receives NAACP President’s Award
John Legend will receive the NAACP President's Award at the 47th NAACP Image Awards on February 5, recognizing his social justice advocacy and philanthropy....
Akon is Really Trying to Make a Difference in the Motherland
Senegalese musician Akon has launched Akon Lighting Africa, an innovative solar energy initiative providing basic electricity access to rural African communities through solar lanterns and...
Zuckerbergs Commit $45B to Daughter’s Future
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla pledged to donate 99% of their Facebook shares, worth $45 billion, to advance human potential and promote equality...
NCNW Unveils New Agenda to Strengthen Black America at Gala
NCNW unveils 'Four for the Future' agenda focusing on education, health, economic empowerment and policy. Babyface honored with Crystal Stair Award....
LeBron James Changes 1000 Lives with One Tweet
LeBron James announced he will send 1,000 inner city kids to college for free through his I Promise program. The initiative partners with University of...
Allstate Donates $200K to Tom Joyner Foundation
Allstate will donate up to $200,000 to the Tom Joyner Foundation through their Quotes for Education program to support HBCU students with scholarships....
Albert Joyner, McDonald’s Franchise Owner, Dies at 69
Albert Joyner, successful McDonald's franchise owner and brother of radio host Tom Joyner, died at 69 in Jackson, Mississippi....
Pitbull Opens School in His Old Neighborhood
Pitbull discusses his new S.L.A.M. school (Sports Leadership and Management) that he opened in his old neighborhood during an Ellen interview....