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8-Year-Old Donates Tents To Homeless In South Carolina

8-year-old Taji Johnson is paying it forward by providing tents for the homeless in South Carolina.
by Brandee Sanders
02.24.22
Rihanna Celebrates Her Beauty Brands Fenty Beauty And Fenty Skin

Mogul Rihanna Gives Back To Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Rihanna recently donated essential items to veterans facing homelessness in Los Angeles.
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.22
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Touts 'Tough-On-Crime' Policies

New York's new mayor Eric Adams is stuck on bringing back a version of broken windows policing. 
by NewsOne Staff
02.06.22
Atlanta Downtown Night

Is Atlanta Really A Mecca For Black People?

With 52% of Atlanta’s population being black, one could assume all the city's growth means black folks in Atlanta should…
by Bilal G. Morris
01.25.22
Woman Holds Christmas Present Adorned With Juniper and Holly Branches

Augusta Fifth-Graders Give Back To Local Shelter

Two fifth-graders from Augusta, Georgia raised money to donate gifts to children staying at a local shelter.
by Brandee Sanders
12.25.21
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Trae Young Helps Feed 500 Families For Thanksgiving

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young helped feed over 500 families in need this Thanksgiving weekend.
by NewsOne Staff
11.27.21
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13-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish Opportunity To Feed Homeless

After being diagnosed with a life-altering illness, 13-year-old Adeola "Abraham" Olagbegi used his Make-A-Wish opportunity to feed the homeless in…
by Brandee Sanders
11.22.21
HUD Tour in Virginia

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Highlights New Housing Program

Fudge says that when coupled with the full promise of the Biden administration's Build Back Better Agenda, this is a…
by Anoa Changa
10.04.21
EMA IMPACT Summit - Day Two

Jaden Smith's New Initiative Supports Skid Row Community

Jaden Smith will provide the Skid Row community with personal care items from his mother Jada’s new eco-friendly brand.
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards - 2019 Tribeca Film Festival

New National Chess Master, 10, Overcame Homelessness

A 10-year-old chess prodigy who overcame homelessness has won the title of National Chess Master.
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
EMA IMPACT Summit - Day Two

Jaden Smith Furthers Efforts To Combat Food Insecurity

Jaden Smith is opening a restaurant that will provide free food for the homeless.
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T - Ohio State v Alabama

NFL Player Hosts Draft Party At Homeless Shelter

Before being drafted, Pittsburgh Steelers player Najee Harris hosted a party at the homeless shelter where he and his family…
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Minnesota Timberwolves v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid To Donate $100K To Philadelphia Shelters

NBA star Joel Embiid will donate $100,000 to homeless shelters in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
Today - Season 69

Tyler Perry Gifts Atlanta Nonprofit With Van

Tyler Perry gifted a van to an Atlanta nonprofit that provides the homeless with health and hygiene products.
by NewsOne Staff
10.01.21
(FILE) Rihanna's Charity Donates $5 Million for Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Relief. Rihanna...

Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
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10-Year-Old Creates Art Kits For Homeless Children

10-year-old Chelsea Phaire is creating art kits for children living in homeless shelters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Brandee Sanders
10.09.21
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Nonprofit Aims To Combat COVID-19 Among The Homeless

An Atlanta-based nonprofit is providing portable hand-washing stations to combat the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless.
by NewsOne Staff
10.08.21
Coronavirus And Housing: Here's How People Are Fighting Homelessness

U.S. Landlords Are Suspending Evictions Over Coronavirus

Government officials and activists are taking action.
by Royce Dunmore
10.08.21
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Family Uses Business As Safe Space For Homeless

A family from North Carolina is using their car dealership business as a safe space for individuals battling homelessness.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
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Oakland Cops Use Tanks To Arrest Homeless Women

A standoff between homeless Black mothers in Oakland and police took a militaristic turn when cops used tanks and other…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.07.21