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Changemakers and Activists Headline A Day of Unreasonable Conversation Apr 3, 2024

At last week’s A Day of Unreasonable Conversation held at The Getty Center, entertainment industry members heard from Hollywood and government leaders with varying cultural perspectives. More →

Sterling K. Brown and Jean Smart Honored at Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 LA Dinner Mar 27, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, brought together more than 650 LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters for its annual Los Angeles Dinner over the weekend. More →

First Lady Jill Biden to Keynote Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Los Angeles Dinner Mar 19, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, announced today that First Lady Jill Biden will give the keynote address at its annual Los Angeles dinner, which will be held on Saturday, March 23 at the Fairmount Century Plaza. More →

Stars Stand Up For Heroes Nov 8, 2023

Earlier this week, Stand Up for Heroes (SUFH), New York’s highly anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, returned for its 17th annual celebration to honor our nation’s veterans and their families at David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. More →

First Lady Jill Biden to Appear at the Barbara Bush Foundation's 2023 National Celebration of Reading Oct 5, 2023

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that First Lady Jill Biden will deliver remarks at the 2023 National Celebration of Reading. The Foundation’s signature biennial event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. More →

Stand Up To Cancer Celebrates Over $795 Million Pledged Over 15 years of Impact Aug 25, 2023

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) announced today that since its inception in 2008, the nonprofit has over $795 million pledged to fund critically needed cancer research. More →

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits Texas Children's Hospital in Nationwide Effort to Encourage Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations Nov 25, 2021

Texas Children’s Hospital proudly hosted the nation’s First Lady Jill Biden, Ed.D., and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D. on last week in one of the first stops on their nationwide tour encouraging parents to vaccinate 5-11-year-olds against COVID-19. More →

26 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Mobilized Through Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World May 11, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that the VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World campaign helped mobilize over 26 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and $302 million to the ACT-Accelerator to provide equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments and other medical tools to the world’s most marginalized communities and healthcare workers on the frontlines. More →

Harry and Meghan Announced as Campaign Chairs of Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World Apr 28, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has revealed additions to VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World, their live event on May 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. More →

Dr. Jill Biden to Keynote San Francisco Climate & Ocean Conservation Museum Initiative Oct 3, 2018

As San Francisco bids farewell to the thousands of scientists, business and political leaders from around the world from last week’s Global Climate Action Summit, the city is poised to demonstrate visionary and world-class climate leadership close to home. More →

Stars Launch Joint PSA To Support National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Aug 31, 2018

Former Vice President Joe and Dr. Jill Biden of the Biden Cancer Initiative (BCI), two-time Super Bowl winning coach and Executive Vice President of Operations for the Jacksonville Jaguars Tom Coughlin of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation and Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons of the Tyler Robinson Foundation (TRF) have joined forces to deliver a powerful public service announcement (PSA) in support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. More →

Stars Remind The World That Girl Scouts Grows Female Leaders Who Drive Powerful Change May 18, 2018

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today released a new national PSA, “Lifetime of Leadership,” heralding the organization’s legacy of fostering female change-makers and preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. More →

Dr. Jill Biden to Speak at National Briefing on Mayoral Leadership for Building Equitable Pathways to Postsecondary and Workforce Success May 4, 2018

On Monday, May 7, the National League of Cities (NLC) will hold the National Briefing on Mayoral Leadership for Building Equitable Pathways to Postsecondary and Workforce Success, a briefing and town hall on the power of mayoral leadership in building equitable pathways to postsecondary education and the workforce featuring NLC President Mark Stodola, mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States (2009-2017) and honorary co-chair of the Biden Foundation. More →

Dr. Jill Biden Responds To Attack On Save The Children Office In Afghanistan Jan 26, 2018

In response to this week’s attack on Save the Children's office in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Dr. Jill Biden, Save the Children U.S. Board Chair, on behalf of its Board of Directors today issued the following statement: More →

Ryan Tedder Honored at 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala - Presented by Johnson & Johnson Oct 26, 2017

Last week, Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, honored Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →

Prince Harry Attends Closing Ceremony Of Invictus Games Oct 3, 2017

Prince Harry attended the closing ceremony of the third Invictus Games in Toronto last week. More →

OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder To Be Honored At Save The Children Illumination Gala Sep 19, 2017

Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, has announced that the 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala will honor Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →

Dr Jill Biden Speaks At GLSEN Respect Awards - New York May 23, 2017

Last week in New York City, GLSEN – the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students – honored Carla Gugino, Ann Clark, Ryan Pedlow, Roland Park Elementary/Middle School and First Data at the annual GLSEN Respect Awards – New York. More →

Jill Biden To Speak At GLSEN Respect Awards - New York May 11, 2017

GLSEN, the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students, today announced that it will honor Ann Clark, Ryan Pedlow, Roland Park Elementary/Middle School and First Data at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York. More →

Members Of Congress Receive Champions For Children Award Apr 4, 2017

Save the Children Board Chair Dr. Jill Biden was the Invest In Kids Advocacy Summit’s keynote speaker last week. More →

Dr. Jill Biden Joins Save The Children As Board Chair Feb 22, 2017

Save the Children, the global humanitarian organization, has announced that lifelong educator Dr. Jill Biden has been elected Chair of the Board of Trustees in the U.S. Dr. Biden will succeed Anne Mulcahy, former CEO of Xerox, who has served as Chair since 2010. More →

Celebrities Help Close Invictus Games May 18, 2016

Last week, thousands joined almost 500 servicemen and women from around the world to celebrate the conclusion of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016, presented by Jaguar Land Rover, during an electrifying Closing Ceremony. More →

White House Ceremony Honors Companies That Commit to Train or Hire Veterans And Military Spouses May 9, 2016

Cengage Learning joined the nation’s leading businesses last week at a White House ceremony to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of Joining Forces, a nationwide initiative calling on Americans to rally around service members, veterans and their families and support them through wellness, education and employment opportunities. More →

Michelle Obama Hosts Storytime Visit At Thayer Elementary School May 6, 2016

Service members and their families stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, one of the largest training bases for the U.S. Army, received a special visit this week from Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and Astronaut Mark Kelly. More →

Stars Help USO Celebrate 75 Years Feb 19, 2016

To mark its 75th anniversary, the USO welcomed tour veterans, Medal of Honor recipients, military leaders, corporate partners and members of the USO Congressional Caucus to a reception earlier this month at The Hay-Adams, a historic hotel and Washington, D.C., landmark. More →

Prince Harry Discusses Veteran Issues With Barack Obama Oct 29, 2015

Prince Harry has met Barack Obama at the White House, where they discussed issues facing veterans including challenging the stigma around mental injury. More →

Stars Support #62MillionGirls Campaign Oct 9, 2015

Leveraging the UN General Assembly meetings last week, Girl Rising, the global campaign for girls’ education, convened public and private sector partners in support of expanding access to education for the 62 million girls worldwide currently not enrolled in school. More →

Got Your 6 Unveils First Round Of 6 Certified Projects Jun 24, 2015

Got Your 6 today unveiled the first round of “6 Certified” projects, part of a continuing effort to recognize content that accurately and responsibly portrays veterans in popular media. More →

Joe Biden To Speak At Human Rights Campaign Gala Mar 21, 2014

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, will be hosting its 2014 Los Angeles Gala this Saturday, March 22 at the JW Marriott L.A. Live Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Bruce Springsteen And Roger Waters Stand Up For Heroes Nov 11, 2013

The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival presented Stand Up for Heroes last week in New York City, which featured a special appearance by Bruce Springsteen More →