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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 →

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Sounds The Alarm For Kids In America Aug 5, 2014

During the weekend, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) launched Great Futures: the Campaign for America’s Kids by taking over Times Square, the Web and communities nationwide with a powerful message – “When school’s out, Clubs are in.” 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 →

Anthony Anderson Hosts 45th NAACP Image Awards Feb 25, 2014

Winners of the 45th NAACP Image Awards were announced this weekend with two festive events. More →

Jim Parsons To Be Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards Sep 5, 2013

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, today announced the honorees for its upcoming Respect Awards in Los Angeles. More →

Halle Berry Attends Film Screening For Friends Of 9-1-1 Fundraising Campaign Mar 21, 2013

NENA – The 9-1-1 Association on Wednesday kicked off the NENA Foundation’s “Friends of 9-1-1” fundraising campaign with a special screening of the new film The Call and an in-person appearance by the film’s star, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry. More →

Common Designs Smartphone Cases To Benefit Chicago's Youth Feb 28, 2013

Case-Mate, the international design company known for creating fashion-forward mobile accessories, announced it has created an exclusive portfolio of art-inspired smartphone cases for AT&T to help benefit Chicago’s youth. More →

Exclusive: Victoria Justice Talks Charity With Look To The Stars Nov 29, 2012

Teen star Victoria Justice is supporting AT&T's new It Can Wait campaign, which encourages people not to text and drive. LookToTheStars.org recently sat down and talked to the actress about her charity work. More →

Usher's New Look Foundation Takes Over Atlanta Jun 26, 2012

Usher's New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV, hosted the third World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia at Emory University from June 19-22, 2012. More →

Vivica A. Fox To Host Spirit Of Democracy Awards Gala Apr 18, 2012

Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition), has announced the recipients of the prestigious 2012 Spirit of Democracy Awards which will be presented during the 15th annual Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala hosted by actress and producer, Vivica A. Fox (Set It Off, Kill Bill, Soul Food), on Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. More →

Don't Text And Drive - Chat With JoJo Instead! Jan 30, 2012

Throughout the month of January, singing sensation JoJo, Cambio and AT&T have joined together to tell fans when it comes to texting while driving, “It Can Wait.” More →

Celebrities To Wear Purple For Spirit Day Oct 19, 2011

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will join millions of lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and allies by participating in Spirit Day and wearing purple on October 20, 2011. More →

Vanessa Calton Attends Grammy Camp For Charity Aug 8, 2011

On August 7, the New York installment of GRAMMY Camp will culminated with a launch party at Best Buy Theater in Times Square featuring original performances and video presentations created by students during GRAMMY Camp, as well as a networking session with several industry professionals and artists. More →

Kim Catrall Honored At GLAAD Awards May 16, 2011

On Saturday night, GLAAD honored the media’s most outstanding images of the LGBT community at the GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco, presented nationally by ROKK Vodka and locally by Southwest Airlines. Advocates, allies and celebrities joined host Naya Rivera (Glee) at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis to celebrate the people and stories that are moving Americans toward equality for all. More →

Eva Longoria Accepts Donation On Behalf Of Charity Mar 22, 2010

Eva Longoria was out and about in Burbank, California, on Saturday night – to collect a check for charity. More →

Andy Garcia Wins Charity Golf Tournament Feb 25, 2010

The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA TOUR golf championship that started in the 1930s. Top PGA professionals team up with Hollywood celebrities, athletes and world-renowned musicians. More →

Neil Patrick Harris To Be Honored By The Trevor Project Nov 19, 2009

How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is to be honored by The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. More →

Tiger Woods To Host AT&T Golf Tournament Jun 5, 2009

Tiger Woods is to host a major charity golf tournament later this month. More →

Eva Longoria Accepts Donation For Cancer Foundation Mar 2, 2009

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria accepted a $200,000 donation from AT&T to Padres Contra el Cancer at an event in Burbank on Saturday, February 28. More →

Tiger Woods To Host Chevron Golf Tournament Dec 5, 2008

The Chevron World Challenge celebrates its 10th year by once again bringing golf’s finest stars to Southern California. This year’s tournament will be played at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA, from December 15 – 21 on a course designed by famed architect and professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. More →

Tiger Woods Foundation Wants Cell Phones For Soldiers Jun 30, 2008

“This event means a lot to me,” wrote Tiger Woods in a note to his fans expressing his appreciation for their outpouring of support for the AT&T National, in which 120 of the world’s best players will compete for the AT&T National tournament trophy and $6 million in prize money at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesday, MD, on July 2-6. More →

Eva Longoria Accepts Donation For Children's Cancer Charity Mar 3, 2008

Eva Longoria was on hand at a benefit in Burbank on Saturday, March 1, to accept a donation to one of her favorite charities. More →

Detroit Pistons To Hold Telethon For Make-A-Wish Mar 3, 2008

All season long the Detroit Pistons have been celebrating 50 years in Michigan, and now they are about to become the first team in Detroit sports history to devote an entire day, including their game and broadcast, to a telethon that will raise money for charity. More →

Idol Gives Back $60m Apr 29, 2007

Fox has announced that $60m has been raised so far by the two-night “Idol Gives Back” special, with donations continuing to flow in. More →