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Harlem’s ADC Founder And Chairman Is Honored

On Monday, March 7th, The Jackie Robinson Foundation will honor ADC Founder and Chairman Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III for embodying “the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson.” Hosted by Bill Cosby and held at the Waldorf Astoria, the Robie Awards will also be presented to Sean “Diddy” Combs, Russell Simmons, Ingrid Saunders Jones, and Joseph Perella. Continue reading

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Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $4 Million

The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, has awarded grants totaling $4 million to 38 organizations across the U.S. and Canada in the fourth quarter of 2010. In line with the Foundation’s commitment to building sustainable communities throughout the U.S. and Canada, this grant funding will help support local initiatives in 11 states, including the District of Columbia and one Canadian province. Continue reading

Apollo Theater New Members To Its Board of Directors

The Apollo Theater announced yesterday the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors: Marcus Samuelsson, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds , Leslie Uggams, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Maya Harris, Marcella A. Jones, and Ingrid Saunders Jones. Continue reading