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Soledad O'Brien And Amy Carlson To MC Hearts Of Gold Gala Oct 29, 2015

With homelessness in New York City at the highest levels since the Great Depression, one small nonprofit’s efforts are making big differences in the lives of the neediest families. More →

Soledad O'Brien Hosts Star-Studded American Graduate Day 2015 Oct 7, 2015

American Graduate Day 2015 celebrated more than 4.1 million American Graduate Champions across the country who are working in the 52 partner organizations featured and focused on helping youth stay on track to high school graduation. More →

Marlo Thomas To Be Honored At Women's Media Awards, Special Appearance By Amy Schumer Oct 5, 2015

The Women's Media Center announces its honorees for The 2015 Women’s Media Awards on Thursday November 5th at Capitale in New York City. More →

More Stars Join Host Committee For Global Citizen Festival Sep 17, 2015

Some of the world’s biggest artists, advocates and influencers will again join the Global Citizen Festival on the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park on September 26, with the goal to galvanize the largest movement to end extreme poverty by 2030. More →

Russell Simmons Joins Stars At 16th Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 20, 2015

Russell Simmons, Dave Chappelle and Gayle King were just a few of the many attendees at last week’s Art for Life Benefit in the Hamptons. More →

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary Jun 30, 2015

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the 2015 ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 18th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

Empire Star Jussie Smollett To Headline ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Panel Jun 10, 2015

Jussie Smollett, star of FOX’s hit TV show Empire, is joining with Greater Than AIDS and the Black AIDS Institute to headline a special ESSENCE Empowerment Experience panel in New Orleans on Friday, July 3rd on “The Power of Love & Family: Ending AIDS in Black America,” moderated by Soledad O'Brien. More →

National Center For Missing And Exploited Children To Host HOPE Awards Apr 29, 2015

On Tuesday, May 5, at the 13th annual Hope Awards, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will recognize the courage of survivors and the contributions of individuals in the fight to protect children from victimization. More →

World Leaders and Celebrities to Address Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day Apr 15, 2015

The Global Poverty Project and Earth Day Network have announced the list of speakers for Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day. More →

Your Guide To Earth Day Campaigns And Events Apr 15, 2015

April 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. More than 1 billion people in 192 countries will take actions on Earth Day events this year, making it the largest environmental civic action in the world. More →

Late ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott To Be Honored With Humanitarian Achievement Award Apr 14, 2015

The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) has named the late ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott, the recipient of the 2015 Mickey Leland Humanitarian Achievement Award. More →

Soledad O'Brien And Rosario Dawson To Speak At Women's Leadership Summit Mar 30, 2015

Women and men from across the country will be gathering in Baltimore on May 1-3 for Its Time 2015: The Partnership Summit to Elevate Women’s Leadership. More →

Diana Nyad And Soledad O'Brien Inspire Audience at Texas Conference for Women Nov 17, 2014

“When you are chasing your dreams you’re not doing it as a woman,” world famous endurance swimmer Diana Nyad told attendees at the 15th Annual Texas Conference for Women at the Austin Convention Center last week. More →

Hugh Jackman Leads Host Committee For Global Citizen Festival Sep 11, 2014

The Global Citizen Festival has announced the official 2014 host committee will be led by Hugh Jackman. More →

Stars To Join AARP In San Diego Aug 26, 2014

AARP will host its first Ideas@50+ National Event & Expo at the San Diego Convention Center, September 4-6, 2014. More →

Soledad O'Brien To Speak At Texas Conference For Women Jul 30, 2014

The 2014 Texas Conference for Women has announced that Soledad O'Brien – award-winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor and producer – and Diana Nyad, endurance swimmer and author, will appear as keynote speakers at the 15th annual Texas Conference for Women on November 13, 2014 at the Austin Convention Center. More →

Russell Simmons Hosts 15th Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 28, 2014

Naughty by Nature helped celebrate the 15th-Annual Art for Life benefit with a crowd of 750 supporters last night at Fairview Farms in Watermill, NY. More →

Soledad O'Brien To Host New Orleans To New York City Gala Jul 11, 2014

Award-winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien – along with her husband Brad Raymond – will host the annual fundraising event, “New Orleans to New York City Gala” on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Espace in New York. More →

Russell Simmons To Host Annual Art For Life Benefit Jul 3, 2014

Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons will host the 15th Annual ART FOR LIFE benefit, Saturday, July 26th in Bridgehampton. More →

Soledad O'Brien To Be Honored With Civil Rights Award Apr 15, 2014

Award-winning broadcast journalist, executive producer, advocate and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien will be awarded the Dorothy I. Height Award at the YWCA USA Annual Conference on Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt Washington. More →

Inspirational Photo Campaign Advocates the Self-Esteem of All Children Mar 28, 2014

In commemoration of Women’s History Month and as part of their ongoing commitment to provide children of all backgrounds a platform to learn their diverse and rich heritage, Because Of Them We Can announces its expansion by honoring women of achievement such as Susan B. Anthony, Hillary Clinton, Janet Reno, Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai and many others. More →

Stars To Attend Hearts Of Gold Fiesta Latina Oct 22, 2013

Fight homelessness at the 2013 “Fiesta Latina” Hearts of Gold Gala, co-hosted by Soledad O'Brien, Rhonda Ross, and Emme. More →

Celebrities, Philanthropists, Political Figures to Host 2013 Global Citizen Festival Sep 6, 2013

Today, The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, announced the official host committee for the 2013 Global Citizen Festival. More →

Star-Studded Auction To Benefit Russell Simmon's Art For Life Jul 25, 2012

This weekend, A-list artists and entertainers will once again descend on Russell Simmons' Hamptons estate for the 13th Annual Art for Life East Hampton Benefit to celebrate the creative energy of NYC youth and honor individuals in the community for their philanthropic work. More →

Mariah Carey To Be Honored At Russell Simmons' Art For Life Event Jul 5, 2012

The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will hold its thirteenth annual Art For Life garden party at Russell Simmons' Hampton Estate on July 28. More →

Spike Lee And Kyle Petty To Be Honored With Charity Helping Hand Awards Mar 21, 2012

On May 14, 2012, multi-faceted entertainer Steve Harvey and co-host Soledad O'Brien of CNN will host The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation Gala presented by Screen Gems in New York, honoring BET Networks’ Chairman and CEO Debra L. Lee, director/producer Spike Lee and best-selling author/activist Tonya Lee, Capital Preparatory Magnet School founder and CNN contributor Dr. Steve Perry, and Victory Junction Gang founders/NASCAR icons Richard and Kyle Petty, with The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation’s Helping Hand Award. More →

Jane Fonda To Attend Women's Media Awards Nov 25, 2011

Jane Fonda will be among the attendees of the Women’s Media Center’s 2011 Awards Ceremony on November 30. More →

Wanda Sykes To Host Women's Media Awards Nov 2, 2011

The Women’s Media Center will host the 2011 Women’s Media Awards on Wednesday evening, November 30, 2011 at Tribeca 360 in New York City. Four-time Emmy Award winning comedian Wanda Sykes will host the Awards which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing women’s and girls’ visibility and power in media. More →

Celebrity Charity Auction Marks 9/11 Anniversary Sep 9, 2011

CharityBuzz.com is holding a special celebrity charity auction to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. More →

Russell Simmons' Celebrity Charity Gala Hits East Hampton Jul 28, 2011

On Saturday, July 30, 2011, Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will celebrate the Twelfth Annual ART FOR LIFE East Hampton benefit event! More →