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Anthony Anderson, Debbie Allen, Kenny Ortega And More Join Educating Young Minds 'Access / No Excuse' Webinar Series Jun 25, 2020

Today, Educating Young Minds (EYM), whose mission is to holistically change, impact or enhance the academic, emotional, social and professional trajectories of today’s at-risk, underserved and/or special needs students, in partnership with Treadwell Entertainment Group, Artistic Fortune, and Benefits Plus, announced the launch of its “Access / No Excuse” webinar series. More →

Evander Holyfield Joins The All In Challenge Jun 24, 2020

Evander Holyfield, the former 4-time heavyweight champion, has teamed up with the sports apparel company, Fanatics, and their “All In Challenge” to offer one lucky fan and three friends a personal training session and private dinner with the champ in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. More →

JDRF Los Angeles Announces a Re-Imagined Imagine Gala Jun 24, 2020

The 2020 JDRF “Reimagined” Imagine Gala: One Hour, One Cause will be a special virtual celebration of inspiration, hope and outstanding fundraising honoring the legacy of Alfred E. Mann, June 27, 2020 from 6 to 7 pm on YouTube. More →

Cate Blanchett, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nomzamo Mbatha Join Stars to Mark World Refugee Day Jun 23, 2020

To mark World Refugee Day over the weekend, 20 June 2020, UNHCR's Goodwill Ambassadors and high profile supporters from across the globe used their platforms to bring attention to the many refugees contributing on the frontlines of the response to Covid 19 and calling for action and solidarity #withrefugees in the time of this global pandemic. More →

Full Line-Up For All In WA: A Concert For COVID-19 Relief Announced Jun 23, 2020

The full line-up of participating artists, performers and creators was announced today for the All In WA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief, a 75-minute virtual concert taking place Wednesday, June 24 in support of Washington State’s recently launched All In WA COVID-19 relief fund. More →

Melissa Joan Hart Joins Musicians, Chefs, to Help Children's Gardening Nonprofit Survive Pandemic Jun 23, 2020

Melissa Joan Hart, star of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Netflix’s No Good Nick, will join musicians and restaurateurs as host of a digital fundraiser benefiting Urban Roots, a Reno nonprofit changing the way kids eat and learn through gardening. More →

Stephen Curry and Dr Clarence B. Jones in Conversation on the State of the Nation Jun 22, 2020

Last week, three-time NBA Champion and activist, Stephen Curry, joined Dr. Clarence B. Jones, an icon of the Black freedom movement in the U.S. and a leading voice for social justice and civil rights, in an intimate conversation around the racial crisis and urgency of social change, as part of the University of San Francisco’s Silk Speaker Series. More →

Robbie Williams Set To Support Pelé, Maradona and Ronaldinho Dream Strike-Force Jun 22, 2020

EA SPORTS FIFA players now have access to one of the most lethal strike-forces in football history, with the news that Diego Maradona, Pelé and Ronaldinho are teaming-up in a Soccer Aid World XI FC team. More →

Annette Bening To Give Commencement Remarks For Point Foundation Online Event Jun 22, 2020

Point Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) scholarship fund, today announced they will launch the online version of their Point Honors New York event on June 23, 2020. More →

Jon Stewart Joins Wounded Warrior Project Toxic Exposure Discussion Jun 19, 2020

During a recent Washington Post Live event, hosted by columnist David Ignatius, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government Affairs Director Derek Fronabarger joined toxic exposure activist and comedian Jon Stewart to discuss toxic exposure, burn pits, and the challenges that ill and injured veterans face when it comes to receiving treatment. More →

Vanessa Williams To Appear On An All-New Stars In The House To Benefit The NAACP Legal Defense Fund Jun 19, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that stage and screen favorite Vanessa Williams will join them LIVE on “Stars In The House” on Wednesday, June 24th at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA To Host Special Pride and Uprisings Fireside Fire Drill Jun 18, 2020

This week, Jane Fonda will be joined by celebrated actor, writer, model and social activist Indya Moore and activist and blogger Billie Lee for a discussion on the intersectionality of social justice movements, the roots of Pride, police brutality, and how our collective fights for justice must strengthen one another. More →

Race To Erase MS Partners With Charitybuzz To Auction Off One-Of-A-Kind Experiences Jun 18, 2020

Race to Erase MS and Charitybuzz have launched a virtual auction offering exclusive experiences in support of groundbreaking MS research. More →

ROCK THE VOTE Democracy Summer Kick-Off Concert with Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas and More Jun 17, 2020

A powerhouse lineup of artists, activists, influencers and elected officials will kick off Democracy Summer 2020, the effort led by Rock the Vote in partnership with Voto Latino Foundation, When We All Vote, March For Our Lives and many more, to register and mobilize 200,000 new voters over the summer, at a virtual event on Thursday, June 18th. More →

Your Chance To Enjoy a Virtual Happy Hour With George Strait Jun 16, 2020

Here’s your chance to meet George Strait over video chat and enjoy the drink of your choice with the King of Country. More →

More Stars Join Concert for Love & Acceptance Jun 15, 2020

The Academy of Country Music’s charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives, CMT, GLAAD, and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon today announced new appearances and performances for the upcoming 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance, set to take place as an online event amid the ongoing COVID19 crisis. More →

World’s Largest Lesson Live Encouraging Teens to Reimagine the World Post-COVID Jun 12, 2020

World’s Largest Lesson, in partnership with UNICEF and with the support of UNESCO, today announces World’s Largest Lesson Live. More →

Your Chance To Celebrate Ringo Starr's 80th Birthday Jun 11, 2020

Here’s your chance to celebrate Ringo Starr's 80th birthday with him virtually. More →

The Prince of Wales Thanks Teachers and Schools Jun 11, 2020

The Prince of Wales has shared a thank you message to those involved with the education charity Teach First, for all they are doing to support schools, teachers and pupils during the current pandemic. More →

Sugar Ray Lead Vocalist Mark McGrath to Host Virtual Concert Jun 10, 2020

Capitol Outdoor Media and its partner, Smart City Media, are “Bringing Music to Our Streets” today, Wednesday, June 10, by streaming a virtual concert featuring COVID-19 first responders. More →

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Announces Virtual Summer Concert Event Jun 10, 2020

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today announced details for the 2020 St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and InnerWorkings. More →

Sam Waterston and Oceana Demand Plastic-Free Choices Jun 9, 2020

Oceana has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) starring actor and Oceana Board Member Sam Waterston about the dangers of ocean plastic pollution and the need for companies to give consumers with plastic-free choices. More →

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Thank Volunteers Jun 8, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked Volunteers’ Week by speaking to volunteers in different parts of the country to thank them for the support that they provide to their communities. More →

Bill Maher’s New Rule: Stop Torturing Monkeys Jun 8, 2020

“New rule: Stop torturing monkeys. You heard me,” begins Bill Maher in a new PETA video, shot amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that takes aim at government-funded “psychology experiments” on monkeys. More →

Prince of Wales Celebrates the National Garden Scheme's Virtual Garden Visits Jun 5, 2020

The Prince of Wales has shared a message of congratulations and support to the National Garden Scheme as they adapt to continue their charitable work virtually. More →

Gillian Anderson Calls for Controversial Thai Zoo to Shut Down Jun 5, 2020

Just weeks after a fire broke out at the Pata Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, actor Gillian Anderson has sent the zoo’s owner a letter on behalf of PETA Asia asking him to close the exotic-animal menagerie in the Pata Department Store and send the animals to reputable sanctuaries. More →

Brian Cox: You Can Choose Your Family — Adopt A Pet Jun 4, 2020

Golden Globe winner Brian Cox — who plays the head of one of TV’s most dysfunctional families in Succession — appears in a new PETA ad declaring, “For the Family You Can Choose. Adopt. Spay. Neuter.” More →

Unsung Heroes Thanked by The Duchess of Cornwall Jun 4, 2020

The Duchess of Cornwall has sent a message of thanks and support to volunteers across the country at the start of Volunteers’ Week. More →

ACM Lifting Lives, CMT, GLAAD and Ty Herndon Announce Partnership on 2020 Concert For Love and Acceptance Jun 3, 2020

The Academy of Country Music’s charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives, CMT, GLAAD and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon today announced Tuesday, June 30, as the date for the 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance, set to take place as an online event amid the ongoing COVID19 crisis. More →

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Collaborates with ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Jun 3, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) announced that Bill Rasmussen has joined its team to help speed a cure for Parkinson’s disease. More →