Detroit Tigers’ all-star pitcher and, Justin Verlander is a proud American who wants to support the troops in anyway he can. Justin Verlander created an organization called Wins for Warriors whose mission is to support the mental health and emotional well being of troops that have come back from wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. This [&hellip
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After a weekend where Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling dominated the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Saints owner Tom Benson made headlines on Monday for the right ones. Benson and his wife Gayle announced that they’re donating $5 million to Team Gleason, a non-profit organization named after former Saints player Steve Gleason, who [&hellip
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JOIN LARRY KING AT DODGER STADIUM FOR OPENING DAY Iconic TV and radio host, Larry King, has announced a unique fundraiser to benefit his Larry King Cardiac Foundation. King is offering up the chance to fly out to Los Angeles to join him at Dodger Stadium for opening day this upcoming baseball season, April 4, [&hellip
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By Jasmine Crowe Actor, comedian turned media mogul and philanthropist—Steve Harvey—takes on another exciting role by joining the Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Program. His strong commitment to mentoring is a great complement to the movement that uncaps a world of possibilities for the next generation. Steve Harvey partners with the Coca-Cola Pay It Forward program [&hellip
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The World Cup is coming! Aside from eagerly awaiting the opening ceremony wardrobe choice of the Italian National Men’s Team, the kick-off is going to be one for the history books. According to NewScientist: The first kick of the 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil might not come from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo or [&hellip
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I am honored to participate in a project that is trying to help single mothers who are struggling to make a living and raise their kids, because that perfectly describes my mother when I was growing up. You think LeBron James is a champion? Gloria James is a champion too. She’s my champion. My mother [&hellip
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By Elisabeth Anderson Rapport The world’s most famous pop singer believes in the power of social impact, and he’s just shown it with a surprise visit to meet Typhoon Haiyan survivors in Tacloban, the Philippines. Bieber met with children and families at San Jose Elementary School in Tacloban last Tuesday, listening intently to their stories of strength [&hellip
On Sunday June 16, 2013 the winners for the The Second Annual Black Man Can Award winners were announced via social media. The Black Man Can Awards seek to recognize the accomplishments within the community and professional arenas of black men and boys who embody the definition of a positive black male image. The sponsors of
After a devastating tornado destroyed many parts of Oklahoma, the victims of the damage were paid a visit by some thunder – The NBA team Oklahoma City Thunder that is. Kevin Durant (small forward for OKC Thunder), who is known as one of the best basketball players in the league and is also known as
Entrepreneur and author Temeko Richardson and two-time Super Bowl Champion Ray Lewis recently presented youth excelling in the Ray’s Kids of Character program with laptops, iPads, and various other technology prizes donated through Richardson’s company The RLC Group. Richardson and Lewis presented the prizes to 13 deserving youth at the Celebrity Bowling Tournament held during the
