Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston provides these youth a safe haven in the midst of chaotic, dangerous neighborhoods and family contexts and delivers high-quality programming that builds character; enhances academic performance; improves physical health and fitness; expands life skills; develops leadership potential; promotes civic engagement; and equips youth for pursuing rigorous post-secondary educational opportunities and productive […]
During the 2011 NBA All Star festivities in Los Angeles Jay-Z and LeBron James took the time for some philanthropic endeavors. The two superstars helped to renovate a Boys and Girls Club in East L.A. and sponsored their annual dinner. Black Presidents In The Movies “We grew up in the same sort of communities,” Jay-Z […]
Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington will host this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, organizers said Thursday. Artists including British pop band Florence and the Machine, U.S. pop singer Colbie Caillat, pianist Herbie Hancock and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello will also perform at the show on Dec. 11, a day after the award ceremony in […]
Actor Denzel Washington is the national spokesman for Boys and Girls Clubs of America, a member of the organization’s Board of Governors, and a club alumnus. BGCA is the largest network of facility-based youth-focused organizations in the world. Read More
