Tag: Philanthropy

Family Withdraws $1 Million Endowment From UNC Wilmington

A prominent Black family withdraws $1 million endowment from UNC Wilmington after refusing to change scholarship mission to comply with new diversity restrictions.

Mariah Carey x Billboard 2026

Mariah Carey owns the January 2026 spotlight as Billboard celebrates her legacy—from MusiCares Person of the Year on Jan. 30 to "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hitting No. 1 for a record 22nd week on Hot 100 charts dated into the new year. The Songbi

Moneybagg Yo Puts His Money Where His Heart Is — Donates $20K To Memphis Program To Support Teen Parents Attempting To Finish School

Moneybagg Yo surprised students at Invictus Academy with a $20,000 check for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The donation is earmarked for the district’s Youth Advocacy Program, supporting teen parents with resources for education.

LL Cool J Celebrates 57 Years

Black Cosmopolitans, today we celebrate the birthday of a legend who needs no introduction—LL Cool J. Born on January 14, 1968, the rapper, actor,...

MC Hammer Reveals He Spent All His Money Employing 200 People From His City To Save Them From The Street Life: “We Were Dying”

  MC Hammer, known for his iconic music and dance moves, is also a man of deep compassion and generosity. In a heartfelt revelation, Hammer...

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