Category: GIVING BACK
Six Year Old Jasmina Needs Your Help In Harlem This Sunday
A friend sent me a link to a story about a little girl needing a bone marrow transplant. All sorts of thoughts came to mind. I definitely believe in blood donation and know there is a definite need for minorities to do this more, but I’m still thinking would I really help out a stranger [...]
Limited Edition Inaugural Ties from The Ella Rose Collection
Spelman alum, DC lawyer, and entreprenuer Cara Grayer Johnson has designed a limited edition necktie in honor of Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Harlem Toy Drive & Holiday Reception To Benefit Local Kids
On Friday, December 19, 2008, Wendell Niles, Will Brown and Friends will host the 3rd Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Reception to benefit underprivileged kids in Harlem. They are collecting new and unused gifts for boys and girls, ages infant to 18. Gifts can include games, music cd’s, sports equipment, art kits, books, gift cards, [...]
Blackbird: The African American Web Browser and Philanthropry on the Web
Yeah, you read that right. Blackbird: African American web browser. First thought — Totally ignored it when I got the link. Some consider me a go-to-person on the web regarding Black folks, technology and social media. After several requests for thoughts and jokes about the browser, I thought I’d officially add my 2 cents. Check [...]
Harlem Native and Multi-Platnum Producer Dame Grease Helps Harlem Kids with School Supplies
This year, many families are struggling to send their children off to school with school supplies. In an effort to help, many organizations and celebrities are sponsoring back to school events to ensure our youth have a successful school year. One of those organizations is Young Faces Smiling, Inc., a New York based non profit [...]
