Yesterday I was at DTLR yesterday for my upcoming event “Take A Walk In My shoes”, I was told that people buy a pair of shoes and throw their old pair in the away which had me thinking. Many of us don’t realize how BLESSED we are. There are so many others who do not […]
Oprah Winfrey received an honorary Oscar award from the Academy over the weekend for her charitable humanitarian work in the US and South Africa, including her Leadership Academy for Girls in Africa. Actor James Earl Jones was also honored for his extensive Hollywood career.
Hip-Hop does have a heart. Alichia Cruz hit the streets on Saturday and got to meet some good people… People that care. (Look there’s Bea Gaddy’s Daughter, Sandra.) 92Q and our sister station, Magic 95.9 were at the Stop, Shop & Save on N. Monroe Street collecting non-perishable food for the Bea Gaddy Food Drive. […]
92Q Lends A Helpful Handbag promotes domestic violence awareness. Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I wanted to do something for the women who have survived domestic violence by putting together an intimate event with networking, inspiration, and a series of handbag giveaways, donated by women of power (political figures, entertainers, and other celebrities […]
Hip-hop star Common is opening up his recording studio to one lucky fan, in a bid to raise $50,000 for kids living in high risk communities. The hip-hop “legend” (or so says his website), is the driving force behind a very worthwhile foundation called the “Common Ground Foundation,” which he says aims to help people […]
Diddy dug deep in his pockets and pulled out a $100,000 donation to 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, a foundation devoted to developing future leaders in business. The money will be used to help youth start up their own businesses.
After wrapping up the New York dates for his “Welcome 2 America” tour on Monday night, Prince donated $1 million dollars to Harlem Children’s Zone, a local children’s organization. The superstar also donated $250,000 each to the Uptown Dance Academy and the American Ballet Theatre.
On November 24, as part of the Annual Warmth Drive, MC Talib Kweli will be playing a free show at the Roxy in Los Angeles for MySpace.com where he’ll be performing a slew of songs, including some off his upcoming album Gutter Rainbows which hits stores on January 25, 2011. Talib will be joined by […]
When Miami’s DJ Irie isn’t spinning records for the Miami Heat and in night clubs around the world he is busy raising money for underprivileged children. In his latest collaboration with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Irie has created a “Peace Thru Music” jewelry line in partnership with Levinson Jewelers.
Radio One Baltimore is celebrating our 30th anniversary by completing 30 consecutive days of community service. From filling buses with food for the Maryland Food Bank to walking in the annual Susan G. Komen cancer walk to collecting clothing for the homeless, you are sure to find Radio One Baltimore within the community of Baltimore giving back. We are #1 because of you. Thanks Baltimore.
R&B singer Lloyd recently cut his hair for a worthy cause. The singer revealed on Twitter that he cut off his luxurious locks. He decided to donate his hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that will use his hair to create a hair piece financially disadvantaged child who suffers from long-term medical hair […]
