On March 25, The Ron Brown Scholarship Program celebrated its second annual American Journey Awards. The late Secretary of Commerce, Ronald H. Brown, was the first at many, but didn’t want to be the last at anything. It was with this belief that The Ron Brown Scholar Program was created. L-R American Journey Honoree Thomas [...]
On March 1, 2011, more than 200 individuals organized by the Lupus Foundation of America met in person with their Congressional Representatives and staff on Capitol Hill, and countless others called, wrote letters, or helped spread the word online through Facebook and Twitter, to raise awareness about the need for increased federal funding for lupus [...]
Royal officials say Prince William and Kate Middleton are asking for charitable donations in lieu of wedding gifts to celebrate their April 29 marriage. The fund will focus on assisting charities which support the five causes chosen by the couple. These causes are close to their hearts and reflect the experiences, passions and values of [...]
On March 11, 2011 at 14.46 (local time), a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck 81 miles (130km) east of Sendai, the capital of Miyagi prefecture (Japan), followed by a 13 foot tsunami. Several organizations are offering support to help victims of the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief. Here are a few ways you can help: [...]
On March 7, the Jackie Robinson Foundation held their 2011 awards dinner in New York. For nearly three decades, the iconic event has paid tribute to individuals who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson and who have raised funds for the JRF, which provides four-year college scholarships, graduate school grants and mentoring to academically [...]
Last year, President Obama traveled to Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan to deliver their commencement address. The Commencement Challenge invites public high schools across the country to demonstrate how their school best prepares them for college and a career, helping America win the future by out-educating our competitors and achieving President Obama’s goal [...]
The 42nd NAACP Image Awards are just around the corner, and starting today you can hold the entire experience in the palm of your hand. The NAACP has developed a smartphone application — available to all iPhone and Android users — that allows you to interact with the Image Awards as they are happening. Want [...]
Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons stands behind the Human Rights Campaign and Marriage Equality. Check out what he has to say below!
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