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NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Appointed Global Cultural Ambassador
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 01/18/2012
Retired NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received a big honor this week, when U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton named him a global cultural ambassador. According to NBA.com, the State Department announced Jabbar's appointment on Wednesday (January 18). As ambassador, he will promote importance of education, social and racial tolerance, cultural understanding and using sports... |
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Akomplice Clothing, NFL Player Vernon Davis Drop Collabo Tee, Benefiting Children
Fashion ♦ Posted 01/13/2012
Akomplice Clothing has teamed with NFL tight end Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers for a collaborative release, dropping two tee with proceeds going to a good cause. The limited edition tees feature a stylized photographic image of Vernon Davis shot by award-winning photographer Tim Mantoani, and are available in either white or black... |
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Harold Hunter Foundation 2011 Year In Review (Video)
Life / Culture, Videos ♦ Posted 12/21/2011
The Harold Hunter Foundation (HHF), created in memory of the late NYC skate legend, has been doing a lot of great work over the past year, using skateboarding as a vehicle to provide inner-city youth with valuable life experiences that nurture individual creativity, resourcefulness and the development of life skills. The non-profit foundation has held... |
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Mac Miller Donates $50,000 To The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 12/15/2011
After making history with his debut LP Blue Slide Park -- when it landed at #1 on the Billboard 200 -- Mac Miller is using some of newly acquired wealth to help others. The 19-year-old Pittsburgh rapper recently donated $50,000 to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, a non-profit that helps grant wishes to children suffering "life-threatening medical... |
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Limited Nicki Minaj Barbie Doll To Be Auctioned Off For Charity
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 12/02/2011
It was only a matter of time. Nicki Minaj has been calling herself and fans "Barbies" (or "Barbz" for short) even before she became a pop star, so the makers behind the iconic doll has immortalized the YMCMB First Label in plastic. Mattel has created a limited edition Barbie doll, which will be auctioned off... |
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Duck Down Music Artists Record Track For Alzheimer's Research Foundation
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 10/20/2011
Earlier this year, Duck Down Records co-founder Dru Ha lost his father to a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's. In his father's honor, the label owner announced that he will be running the ING New York City Marathon in early November in an effort to raise donations and awareness about the horrific disease that affects over... |
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Diddy Saves Harlem Boys & Girls Club With Large Donation
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 10/11/2011
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs may be making a boatload of money, especially through his Ciroc Vodka partnership, but he also finds time to give back to organizations he believes in. Most recently, he helped the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, with a large contribution that essentially saved the club. "Mr. Combs' contribution comes at a time when we were faced with the possibility... |
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Trae Tha Truth To Open Emergency Children's Shelter In Houston
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 10/04/2011
Houston rap vet, Trae Tha Truth, has long been known for giving back to the community. In his city, he's been honored with an annual "Trae Day" by Major Bill White, due to his many acts of community service. Taking his commitment a step further, Trae -- along with his charitable organization, Angel By Nature (ABN) -- is set to open an emergency children's shelter... |
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50 Cent Launches 'Street King' In Times Square -- It's An Energy Shot
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 09/16/2011
After teasing his Twitter followers about a movement he calls "Street King" for months now, 50 Cent finally explained what the whole initiative was about last week. While specific details were not given, this week, the hip-hop mogul put it into effect. According to the Wall Street Journal, Fif hit Times Square on Wednesday (September 14) in a double-decker bus, giving away samples of... |
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