Philanthropy
HBCU
How HBCUs are using more than $250 million in donations
Howard, Hampton and Spelman among schools using gifts for student aid, innovation
HBCU
Oprah Winfrey donates $2 million to HBCU Tennessee State and its surrounding community
Donation is among many efforts to offset COVID-19 impact on HBCU students
The Uplift
During All-Star Weekend, the NBA supports kids in need
Events in Charlotte range from basketball clinics to packing up free school supplies
The Uplift
Super Bowl weekend includes charity events from recycling to a fashion show
It’s more than the big game, and here are some of the philanthropic efforts to prove it
The Uplift
Kevin Garnett, Devean George and Charles Johnson honored for their charitable efforts
Philanthropist Christal Jackson praises the retired professional athletes for their work in communities of color
Sports
Jordan Brand’s Wings Scholars on the life-changing moment they received their full non-athletic scholarships
Based on grades, a video and a potential for greatness, the program is committed to changing lives
Culture
Jordan Brand is giving kids full rides to college — no basketball experience needed
’To see young people learn they can go to college and don’t have to worry about money, it’s hard to put into words’
HBCU
More Beyoncé gold for HBCUs with new BeyGOOD scholarship initiative
The announcement comes days after her Coachella performance
Culture
Quavo’s Huncho Day celebrity football game
Offset, 21 Savage, Von Miller, Ezekiel Elliott and others laced up their cleats to celebrate the rapper’s birthday