Ben & Jerry’s Joins New Hiring Program for At-Risk Youth to Prevent Incarceration
One sweet job! Ben & Jerry’s aims to disrupt the poverty-to-prison pipeline by hiring at-risk youth....
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North Carolina Nonprofit Works With The Criminal Justice Sector To Explore Traumas of At-Risk Youth
Mecklenburg Council of Elders launched a diversion program to help at-risk youth cope with effects of childhood abuse, gun violence, mental health, anger management, and...
Why This Woman Launched an Organization to Help Foster Care Youths
"About 10% of former foster care youth will attend college, and only about 3% graduate from higher education institutions—I was one of them."...
4 Incredible Stats About Serena Williams’ Historic Win at Wimbledon
Check out four notable moments of Serena Williams' illustrious tennis career after big win at Wimbledon....
BE Modern Man: Meet “The Specialist” Aaron D. Harris
Although he grew up without a father, Aaron D. Harris vowed that when he had his own children he would be the guiding force that...
Young Jeezy Inspires Youth at Juvenile Detention Center
Young Jeezy visits Detroit juvenile detention center while on tour....
Raising Our Girls
Several organizations run by women are committing their efforts and resources to helping young girls fully step into the power of their womanhood and forge...
Boys to Men
As campaign manager, Dove and his philanthropic team of six dole out grants ranging from $50,000 to $1 million to organizations whose initiatives include programs...
Giving Back Against All Odds
The experience and memories of being left home overnight at the age of 5 to care for her infant brother made Christine Carter commit to...
Backtalk with Susan L. Taylor
For nearly four decades Susan L. Taylor was the leading force behind Essence magazine. Today, Taylor dedicates her time to a nonprofit she started, the...