Sean “Diddy” Combs lent a hand to the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem in New York City by donating a significant amount of money to the organization’s operations budget, which has been under tremendous pressure due to enormous shifts in federal, state and private funding: 
“Mr. Combs’ contribution comes at a time when we were faced with the possibility of eliminating existing programs and/or club sites. 100% of Mr. Combs’ contribution will go directly to the young people, and provide educational, recreational and social enrichment programs allowing us to move forward as a club, uninterrupted.” Willie C. Bentley, Jr. Board Member and Resource Development Chair. [Source]
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem is a non-for-proft organization dedicated to youth development by providing access and opportunities for young people in their community regardless of economic, social and family circumstances.
To learn more about how you can make a difference, visit their official website: http://www.harlembgc.org/.
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Following Taraji P. Henson’s vent about not being included on the potential cover of TV Guide, the editor-in-chief of TV Guide magazine & TVGuideMagazine.com, Debra Birnbaum issued a statement and wanted to set the record straight about Taraji being left out of the cover shoot for her new show Person of Interest:
I made an editorial decision to do a story about the relationship between the two male characters on ‘Person of Interest’ and that’s who I was going to put on the cover. That has been my decision all along, ever since I saw the pilot. We’re certainly fans of Taraji Henson and her storyline on the show was never intended to be the focus of our cover story. I don’t know where there was a misunderstanding about this, but it’s been clear to everyone from the start. I don’t make decisions on who is put and not put on the cover based on race or gender. [Source]
As a result, Birnbaum has decided to go with featuring the three stars of ABC’s new show Charlie’s Angels on next week’s issue (Sept 26) and is no longer “pursuing a cover of Person of Interest at this time.”
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Radio and TV Journalist Jacque Reid, Dr. Steve Perry and CNN’s Soledad O’Brien gather for the release of ‘When Push Has Come to Shove: Getting Our Kids the Education They Deserve–Even If It Means Picking a Fight‘
Also in attendance for the intimate launch party was Diddy, Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock, Activist Geoffrey Canada and Media Personality Egypt Sherrod.
After being featured in CNN’s Black In America, Soledad states that Dr. Perry’s book is an absolute must read in order to change education for all children.
“The thing about Dr. Perry is that he is really blunt and his book not only assesses the problem but also gives great solutions on how to fix the problems with education that we all do know is there,” stated Soledad, “There are actually things to do and solutions are right around the corner (and) doable if you really care and want to make a change which I know a lot of people do so then pick up the book!”
Concrete Loop’s founder/editor Angel Laws, Felicia Mancini and noted photographer Taj Washington were on the scene to get the exclusive photos. Check them out below.
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Diddy, educator Geoffrey Canada & Dr. Steve Perry
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Malaak Compton-Rock, Dr. Steve Perry, Chris Rock and Soledad O'Brien
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Dr. Steve Perry signing copies of his book
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Felicia, Angel, Dr. Steve Perry & Jacque reid
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Dr. Steve Perry & Felicia Mancini
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Soledad O'Brien & Taj Washington
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Jermaine Jackson to Release Book on Brother, Michael Jackson. // (ABC News)
Swizz Beatz’ Mistress Speaks Out, Confirms Infidelity (smh). // (Bossip)
Diddy and Son, Justin Combs Talk Future Football Career. // (BlackCelebKids)
Rihanna, Willow Smith & Adele Make 2012 Guinness Book of World Records. // (Reuters)
Remembering Tupac, 15 Years After His Passing. // (MTV)
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