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President Obama To Light National Christmas Tree Today Dec 6, 2013

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their family will join the National Park Foundation to officially light the National Christmas Tree on Friday, December 6 at the 91st annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park, one of America’s more than 400 national parks. More →

Mary J. Blige To Perform At Nobel Peace Prize Concert Nov 13, 2013

Nobel Peace Prize Concert organizers have announced that nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, multiple Grammy nominated British singer-songwriter James Blunt, Swedish teen sensation Zara Larsson, and Norwegian hip hop duo Envy will perform at the 20th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Wednesday, December 11th in Oslo, Norway at the Oslo Spektrum arena. More →

Debra Messing Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Nov 12, 2013

Emmy Award-winner for her role as the eponymous Grace on “Will and Grace” – and multi Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee – Debra Messing has joined the global leaders who are supporting the diversity and dignity campaign of Everyone Matters. More →

EBONY Announces The 2013 POWER 100 Honorees‏ Oct 25, 2013

EBONY Magazine has unveiled its annual EBONY Power 100 list, which salutes the remarkable achievements of African-Americans. More →

Say No to Ivory with Edward Norton Sep 12, 2013

International film star and renowned conservationist Edward Norton filmed two public service announcements on the illegal ivory trade in New York City yesterday. More →

Mariska Hargitay Is Making Rape Prosecution A Priority Aug 21, 2013

Actor Mariska Hargitay wants to get rid of the back log of so-called “rape kits” that sit with their evidence in warehouses across the United States. More →

Robert Redford Blogs For Climate Action Jul 5, 2013

Robert Redford has praised Barack Obama for limiting carbon pollution from power plants and establishing a national plan for climate action in a post on HuffingtonPost.com. More →

fun. To Salute The Military On Independence Day Jul 4, 2013

In celebration of troops and their families stationed around the globe, the USO and President Obama will once again honor, salute and celebrate those in uniform with the Fifth Annual “Salute to the Military” USO Concert Event on the South Lawn of the White House this Independence Day. More →

Stars Make A Stand Against Nuclear Weapons Jun 13, 2013

A group of celebrities is making a stand against nuclear weapons – and they need your support. More →

Robert Redford Challenges President Obama To Act On Climate Change Jun 13, 2013

In a new multimedia campaign, Robert Redford is challenging President Obama to act now on climate change by reining in carbon pollution from the nation’s biggest source, coal-fired power plants. More →

Glenn Close And Bradley Cooper Attend National Conference On Mental Health Jun 3, 2013

Glenn Close was at the White House today to take part in a panel as part of the National Conference on Mental Health. More →

Save The Children Applauds Obama For Protecting Children Feb 14, 2013

This week, President Barack Obama urged America to “come together to protect our most precious resource – our children.” More →

Save The Children Applauds Obama For Taking Steps To Protect Children Jan 18, 2013

Save the Children President and CEO Carolyn S. Miles has released a statement applauding President Obama for taking proactive steps to protect children. More →

Pacific Council Delegation Talks Democracy In Myanmar With Aung San Suu Kyi Jan 16, 2013

A delegation from the Pacific Council on International Policy traveled to Myanmar last week for high level discussions with individuals central to the peace process in that country, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. More →

Nick Cannon And Jordin Sparks Attend Champion Medals Ceremony Sep 27, 2012

An inspiring child from every state was honored by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals during the 2012 Champions Medals Ceremony on Friday. More →

Barack Obama Meets Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champions Sep 21, 2012

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises vital funds for 170 nonprofit hospitals, visited the White House this week with 51 very special ambassadors: young Champions who are representing the millions of children treated each year at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. More →

Barack Obama And Mitt Romney To Attend Clinton Global Initiative Sep 12, 2012

President Bill Clinton has announced that President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney will participate in the eighth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative joining world leaders in government, business, philanthropy, and civil society who gather each year to create and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. More →

Hillary Clinton Commits To An AIDS-Free Generation Aug 1, 2012

Speaking at the XIX International AIDS Conference opening session last Monday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the audience that the end of AIDS is coming: “I am here today to make it absolutely clear, the United States is committed and will remain committed to achieving an AIDS-free generation.” More →

Celebrities Star In PSA Condemning Violence Against Women Jun 25, 2012

Soccer star David Beckham, New York Knicks phenom Jeremy Lin, and New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning are just a few of the male celebrities who condemn violence against women. More →

Last Chance To Vote In Big Daddy Awards Jun 15, 2012

Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Brad Paisley, Barack Obama, Jon Bon Jovi and David Beckham are just a few of the front runners and top vote-getters for the 2012 “Big Daddy Awards” leading into the final week of online voting. More →

Big Daddy Awards Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness Jun 6, 2012

On The Line, a national prostate cancer awareness campaign, has announced the nominations for the first annual 2012 “Big Daddy Awards” – from Brad Pitt to President Obama – in which fans can vote for their top celebrity dad picks in 33 categories that encompass film, television, music, comedy and sports. More →

Lenny Kravitz And Woody Harrelson Join RFK Annual Spring Charity Auction May 9, 2012

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights' 5th Annual Spring Auction is open with proceeds going to the RFK Center, founded in 1968 as a living memorial to the assassinated politician’s vision of a more just and peaceful world. More →

Bob Dylan To Be Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom Apr 30, 2012

President Barack Obama has named thirteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Bob Dylan and astronaut John Glenn. More →

Barack Obama Announces Bully Bills Prior To White House Film Screening Apr 23, 2012

Moments before The Weinstein Company screened BULLY at The White House on Friday, President Barack Obama announced his support for two crucial bills that will protect students from bullying. More →

US Presidents Support Red Cross Month Mar 13, 2012

March is Red Cross Month, proclaimed by President Obama as a time to support the American Red Cross as it helps people in need in the US and around the world. More →

Robin Wright Calls For International Mineral Certification System Jan 16, 2012

In a video clip produced by ENOUGH Project, actor and activist Robin Wright says eastern Congo is the worst place on Earth to be a woman, and that “the link between conflict minerals and sexual violence is undeniable.” More →

NFL Players Help Fight Famine In Africa Dec 28, 2011

Just in time for the holiday season, a time when charitable giving increases, NFL players have joined FWD, a national public awareness campaign designed to inform Americans of the extreme famine, war and drought in the Horn of Africa. More →

Obama Family To Light National Christmas Tree Nov 30, 2011

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have announced that President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their family will officially light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 1 at the 89th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park, one of America’s nearly 400 national parks. More →

Uma Thurman And Geena Davis Film PSAs For USAID Nov 3, 2011

In response to the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is joining the Ad Council to launch a national public awareness campaign featuring Uma Thurman and Geena Davis. More →

Alfre Woodard To Attend Desmond Tutu Book Event Oct 14, 2011

Alfre Woodard, Deborah Santana, Sharon Gelman, Kitsaun King, Marlene Saritzky and noted guests will attend an afternoon of food, drink, enjoyment and a special program on October 30, where Artists for a New South Africa pays tribute from afar to Desmond Tutu. More →