By: Isha "Ice" Cole --- The crack epidemic in America erupted in the 1980’s, causing destruction in many of the nation’s big cities. Children were born from mothers addicted to the drug, fathers were in jail, and people were being killed. Under the The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the government implemented harsh penalties for suppliers of crack cocaine. African-Americans made up more tha...

By: Dove --- As a leader in the original neo-Soul movement, Philadelphia native Musiq Soulchild has won the hearts of fans all over the world in the past decade. On the business end of things, the ever-busy Soulchild recently released his sixth studio album via Atlantic Records, and on the personal side, he's decided to make a worthy cause a part of his life. Over the Summer, Musiq beca...

By: Dove --- As a busy artist, producer, actor, entrepreneur and activist, it's no surprise that David Banner has to keep a tight schedule. In the past decade, the Mississippi native has worked tirelessly to create new avenues for himself in music and film, while spending countless hours giving back to his community whenever he is able. Banner also recently moved into the world of music...

By: Isha "Ice" Cole --- While professional athletes have power and influence, many of them spend time trying to make a difference in their communities. Jarvis Green, defensive lineman for the Houston Texans, exemplifies the heart of a man who is investing his time in doing something great off the field. The fourth round 28th pick in the 2002 draft, Jarvis won two Superbowls with the New E...

By: Isha "Ice" Cole --- The Historical Society of Washington was the place to be on April 9, 2011 in celebration of Sierra Leone 's 50th independence day! The third annual Green, White, And Blue (GWB) Ball was sponsored by Abstracts Event Management/ Design Firm and the GWB Commission, and brought hundreds of people from around the world to Washington, DC. There were tons of fancy la...

By: Dove --- Katrina "Trina" Taylor may be Hip Hop's "Diamond Princess," but her life isn't always about diamonds... in fact, her gems for the 2010 holiday season went out to children at the Holtz Children's Hospital at University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Medical Center! This week, the 32-year-old platinum selling rap diva personally delivered toys to the youngsters, taking photos and dol...

By: Dove --- Texas Hip Hop icon Bun B has joined with Boost Mobile to host a massive food drive for his local Houston Food Bank, with a free concert on December 18! Fans who donate five or more cans will get a free pair of tickets for the show, which takes place at Warehouse Live (813 Saint Emmanuel Street, Houston). Over the past 10 days, various Boost Mobile locations have served as drop-...

By: Dove --- As an active radio personality, television host and mom, Egypt Sherrod has still been able to find the time to launch the Egypt Cares Family Foundation to help people in need. On December 13, 2010 Egypt will kick off the first annual Egypt’s Give Back Tour, along with various charitable organizations including New York Cares, Toys 4 Tots, The Children's Aid Society, Jersey Cares...

By: Dove --- Carl Mitchell, better known to the entertainment world as the record-setting, chart-topping rapper Twista, pitched in recently with the Chicago Food Bank Producemobile program to serve fresh fruits and vegetables hundreds of people in his Illinois community. The 38-year-old Chicago native volunteers with the Greater Chicago Food Depository mobile unit to help those in need in h...

By: Dove --- Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean sat down with Fox Business News this week, to discuss his "Producer in Residence" teaching job at NYU, his self-branding tactics, and participation in wife Alicia Keys' Keep a Child Alive charity. His concern for youth involvement in arts and education was first and foremost in his decision to take on the NYU position: "When I'm in my class at NYU, I h...