When Spike Lee needed funds for his new movie, he turned to his fans, friends and supporters who answered the call, raising over $1.2 million…

Shaquille O’Neal is a big figure in sports. But he’s also a big figure in working to help young people through various charitable programs and…

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman is already used to overcome tough challenges as an NFL football player. By participating in Allstate’s “Give It Up…

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Majic 102.1 is committed to standing with our neighbors in Oklahoma after a devastating series of tornadoes struck the area on May 3 and on May 20. Will you stand with us and help these families recover? The Bridge Southwest Community Christian Center and Majic 102.1/97.9 The Box will collect items from the community at their location at 14880 […]

Patrice Motsepe, a South African Billionaire is donating half of his company’s assets to charity.  But why? Click here to READ MORE.

The holiday season is a special time of year, but some families need a helping hand. That’s where Texans’ wide receiver Andre Johnson comes in.…

Crooner KEM was born and raised in Detroit. He was also homeless in Detroit before scoring a record deal that made him the household name he is today. Despite his success, he’s never forgotten his struggle. That’s why for the third year, he’s hosting his “KEM Presents Mack and Third Live: A Call to Service” […]

During lunch earlier this week at a posh Beverly Hills restaurant, Oprah Winfrey foot the bill for a homeless man to have a lavish lunch. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/39500

via: myfoxhouston.com Several men spent a morning wearing only boxer shorts, dress shoes, socks and neckties in downtown Houston, but their reasons for the odd act were charitable in nature. Shedding Shirts for National Suit Drive: MyFoxHOUSTON.com Read more: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/weird/110802-mens-wearhouse-national-suit-drive#ixzz1TtpO2nmX

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Vernon and Vontae Davis are sure-handed National Football League players – Vernon, a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, and younger brother Vontae a shutdown cornerback for the Miami Dolphins. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/28439

Beyonce released a cover of “God Bless the USA” and will donate the proceeds to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. The song will debut this evening on “Piers Morgan Tonight,” who  just revealed it on Twitter. Morgan says the singer first recorded “God Bless The USA” in 2008 for […]

The Black Celebrity Apprentice cast 2011 include: Star Jones, Lil Jon, LaToya Jackson, Dionne Warwick, NeNe Leakes. They discuss caring about how they want to be perceived and the real goal to raise money for charities to help the community. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Related articles: Can […]