AWARENESS: USHER’S ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION

Saturday, September 6, 2008 |

Usher was recently named Youth Chair of ServiceNation, a national service campaign committed to liberty and justice for all. At the historic ServiceNation Summit on September 11th and 12th, Usher will represent young people from around the country who are committed to giving back to their communities by raising awareness about the importance of national and community service.

If you’re the winner of Usher’s New Look charity auction, you could join the superstar at the Summit and discuss your political views with him over a private lunch at one of New York’s hottest restaurants, Asiate.

AWARENESS: SAY IT LOUD

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 |

Twelve-year-old Jordan Coleman is the voice of Tyrone on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. show, The Backyardigans. Challenged by his parents to give back to his community, Jordan used earnings from his voiceover career to create Say It Loud!, which he believes will inspire black boys to study hard and stay in school.

“When I heard the statistics about African-American boys and education I was shocked and sad. I knew the numbers were low, based on what I see at my own school…but I had no idea the situation was this bad,” Jordan said.

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