Stars of MTV’s Run’s House and Daddys Girls Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons visit patients at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles on Thursday in Los Angeles, California. The duo, who are participants of the Children’s Miracle Network, played games and chatted it up with some of the patients.
Singer Michelle Williams sat in as a coach and mentor to the kids at the Garden of Dreams Foundation Talent Show earlier this month in New York City.
The charity is focused on making the dreams come true for kids in crisis. Michelle talked to the children about doing their best and staying focused on their talent.Special shout out to J. Lisa for sending over the pics!
Singer Ciara attended the 12th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women at Times Square on Saturday, May 2nd in New York City. The Run/Walk is held annually to raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer.
Boys & Girls Club alumnus Usher Raymond (pictured with his mother Jonnetta Patton) unveiled a new billboard featuring his childhood photo as part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s” BE GREAT” campaign on Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta.
The Grammy award winner & philanthropist attended the Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga as a young boy and joins the likes of Denzel Washington, Shaquille O’Neal, and Muhammad Ali as part of BGCA’s new advocacy campaign, featuring successful Boys & Girls Club kids and encouraging every American to help young people be great.
Actress Holly Robinson-Peete and husband, former USC and NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and their 4 children (Robinson, Roman and Twins Ryan and Rodney, Jr.) speak to the crowd during the ‘Autism Speaks Walk Now’ event this past weekend in Pasadena, California.
Holly and Rodney have been dedicated spokespersons for Autism since their son, Rodney Jr. was diagnosed with the brain developmental disorder at age 3.
Holly and her daughter Ryan also co-authored a book about their story, entitled My Brother Charlie and it’s slated for publication next spring to coincide with Autism Awareness Month. Continue Reading »
In recent years, suicide rates among young, black males have increased more rapidly than any other group. But this is not something that is discussed in our communities.
Isn’t suicide a white thing? Suicide is the third leading cause of death among black youth. It isn’t a white thing. Continue Reading »
Model/Actress Joy Bryant arrives at Earth Day on the Mall on Sunday, April 19th in Washington, DC. The event commemorated Earth Day 2009 and the official launch of The Green Generation. Check out the links provided for more info.
In related news, Joy is going to co-star in the a new TV series entitled, Virtuality. And is most likely still doing some modeling on the side.
