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Actress Sonequa Martin-Green Supports STEM Education Initiative
Actress Sonequa Martin-Green is on a mission to empower the next generation of STEM innovators. The Star Trek: Discovery star has teamed up with Frito-Lay Variety Packs to support an initiative centered on educating girls throughout the country about the…
Read MoreNBA Star Pascal Siakam Donates Laptops To Underserved Youth In Toronto
Source: Mark Blinch / Getty NBA player Pascal Siakam is using the off-season to drive impact in the city of Toronto. According to Complex, the Cameroon-bred Raptors star recently donated free laptops to youth in underserved communities. Pascal Siakam is…
Read MoreKorey Wise Hosts Back-To-School Drive For Harlem Youth
Korey Wise, a member of the Exonerated Five, has turned the pain he endured into purpose and has grown to become a pillar in the Harlem community through his activism efforts. The hometown hero recently hosted a back-to-school drive for…
Read MoreRihanna, Jack Dorsey Address Digital Divide In Barbados
Songstress and mogul Rihanna is the queen of philanthropy. After leading several initiatives for COVID-19 relief and to combat racial injustice, she’s now on a mission to address the digital divide. According to Harper’s Bazaar, she recently donated iPads to…
Read MoreUsher’s Nonprofit Leads Effort To Combat Food Insecurity In Atlanta
Food insecurity is a pressing issue that has been exacerbated due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and individuals are stepping up to provide relief. According to WSB-TV, singer Usher donated meals to Atlanta-based families in need to…
Read MoreCEO to CEO: Usher’s New Look continues to connect youth with opportunities
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic life must go on, particularly for the nation’s youth. That was the message from the president and CEO of Usher’s New Look, Careshia Moore. Moore recently spoke with rolling out‘s CEO, Munson Steed, via Zoom about…
Read MoreMichelle Obama To Host Virtual Read-Alongs For Youth Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Former first lady Michelle Obama has led several global initiatives surrounding education and she wants to ensure that the youth are connected to literature amid the coronavirus lockdown. According to CNN, she is launching a virtual weekly storytime series for…
Read MoreExonerated Five’s Korey Wise Provides Food For Senior Citizens In Harlem Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From hosting toy drives for underprivileged youth to donating money to help others fight wrongful convictions, Korey Wise—a member of the Exonerated Five—has been dedicated to paying it forward. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Harlem native furthered his community-focused philanthropic…
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