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Taraji P. Henson To Release First Children's Book Feb 14, 2024

Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, will release her debut picture book, titled You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) on June 18, 2024, illustrated by Paul Kellam. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Evening Before Benefit Jan 17, 2024

Television’s biggest night took place in West Hollywood, CA on Saturday, January 13th when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 17th annual “Evening Before” benefit. More →

HDRF Honors Taraji P. Henson and Jane Pauley at 14th Virtual Annual HOPE Luncheon Nov 20, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11th, the country’s leading non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), held its 14th annual HOPE luncheon seminar, virtually. More →

Jane Pauley and Taraji P. Henson to Receive Awards at Virtual 14th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar Nov 10, 2020

The country’s leading non-profit dedicated to advanced depression research, Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual HOPE luncheon ceremony taking place virtually on Wednesday, November 11, at 12 p.m. More →

Hugh Jackman to Host MPTF's Reel Stories, Real Lives Event Sep 30, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will host its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event hosted by longtime advocate and supporter Hugh Jackman. More →

PETA Ends I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur Campaign Feb 14, 2020

After three decades of recruiting stars to pose nude and declare, “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur,” PETA is celebrating the demise of the fur trade and calling it a wrap on the iconic ad campaign, which has featured P!nk, Gillian Anderson, Eva Mendes, and dozens of other celebrities. More →

NAACP and BET Networks Team Up for the 51st NAACP Image Awards Nov 27, 2019

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. More →

2019 Global Citizen Festival Announces Co-Hosts Aug 30, 2019

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that Connie Britton, Nina Dobrev, Becky G, Dakota Johnson, Becky Lynch, Aasif Mandvi, Bridget Moynahan, Kal Penn, Erin Richards, Seth Rollins, Savannah Sellers, David Gray, and NCT 127 will join the 2019 Global Citizen Festival, a free-ticketed event on Saturday, September 28th in Central Park in New York City, presented by Citi and Cisco. More →

Taraji P. Henson Attends Inaugural Can We Talk? Benefit Dinner Jun 11, 2019

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), founded by actress and activist Taraji P. Henson, held the inaugural “Can We Talk?” Benefit Dinner on Friday night at the Newseum in Washington D.C. BLHF Executive Director Tracie Jenkins presented American actress, singer and activist, Jenifer Lewis with the first ever “I Rise” Award for her trailblazing philanthropic efforts to erase the stigma around mental illness. More →

Taraji P. Henson's Charity Launches Urban School Initiative To Eradicate Mental Health Stigma Jan 29, 2019

Taraji P. Henson launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation on September 22nd, 2018. Since its launch, the organization has conducted several listening sessions with therapists, social workers, educators and mental health leaders across the nation. More →

Taraji P. Henson Celebrates Launch Of Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Sep 27, 2018

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), founded by Taraji P. Henson, held its inaugural Boutique of Hope on Saturday afternoon in Beverly Hills. More →

Taraji P. Henson To Celebrate Her Birthday With Charity Sep 17, 2018

Taraji P. Henson has announced the charitable way she’s celebrating her birthday this year. More →

Taraji P. Henson Launches Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Aug 15, 2018

Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson has launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) in honor of her late father in order to help eradicate the stigma around mental health issues in the African-American community and provide support for and bring awareness to mental health issues that plague this community. More →

Stars Gather For 20th Annual amfAR Gala New York Feb 14, 2018

Taraji P. Henson, Sienna Miller, Queen Latifah, Heidi Klum, Adrien Brody, Halsey, Rachel Brosnahan, Sara Sampaio, Hailey Baldwin, and Kenneth Cole were among those gathered at the 20th annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street to pay tribute to writer, producer, and director Lee Daniels and W Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Stefano Tonchi for their longstanding commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

amfAR Gala New York 2018 To Take Place Tomorrow Night Feb 6, 2018

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week with its annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street and will pay tribute to writer, producer, and director Lee Daniels and W Magazine’s Stefano Tonchi for their longstanding commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

amfAR To Host New York Gala Next Month Jan 12, 2018

The amfAR Gala New York will take place on Wednesday, February 7, at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Stars To Be Honored By Black AIDS Institute/Heroes in the Struggle Aug 21, 2017

The Black AIDS Institute inducts a select group of individuals and organizations that have made commendable heroic contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Black America. More →

SAG Awards Ceremony Auction Kicks Off Featuring Autographed Collectibles From Nominated Actors Jan 30, 2017

The SAG Awards Ceremony Auction has kicked off at sagawards.org/auction. More →

2016 SAG Awards Holiday Auction Underway Now Dec 14, 2016

The Screen Actors Guild Awards Holiday Auction benefiting the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Children’s Literacy and Actor Assistance programs is currently underway at sagawards.org/auction. More →

George Lopez Teams Up With PETA To Say Adiós To Homeless-Animal Crisis Dec 13, 2016

Cradling his canine pal Owen, George Lopez stars in a new ad for PETA that proclaims, “Fixing Your Animals Is Chingón!” More →

Empire Fans Can Help Music Charity Aug 17, 2015

Fans of Fox hit show Empire listen up. More →

Black Celebrities Come Out To Honor 2015 Heroes In The Struggle Jun 18, 2015

Danny Glover (Color Purple, Lethal Weapon), Brian J. White (Scandal), Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood), Naomi Campbell (Empire) and other Black celebrities from film, stage, television and music will come together on Thursday, June 18th for the 2015 Heroes in the Struggle Gala reception and awards presentation at the Directors Guild of America. More →

A Benefit Concert For Our Girls Of Nigeria Hosted By Tyrese Gibson And Friends May 30, 2014

More than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month by Boko Haram, an act that drew international condemnation. With the well being of the girls in mind, Fast and the Furious star and recording artist Tyrese Gibson – along with band mates Ginuwine, Tank, Antonique Smith, Clinton Sparks, Steph Sexton, Kenyon Dixon and more will be lending their vocal talents and support in a one night only concert which is aimed to drive awareness and attention to this tragedy. More →

Taraji P. Henson Watches Over Detroit’s Pets During Freezing Weather Feb 20, 2014

Following the freezing death of at least one dog in the Detroit area, PETA erected a new billboard featuring Taraji P. Henson with a message “from above.” More →

Hope North's First Annual Gala To See Stellar Celebrity Line-up Sep 9, 2013

Hope North's inaugural gala is set to impress on Wednesday, September 18th, at the intimate and hip City Winery in Manhattan. More →

Mary-Louise Parker To Be Honored By Hope North Jul 30, 2013

Hope North will hold its first ever gala on September 18 at City Winery in New York City, where it will honor Mary-Louise Parker with an evening of spectacular live music, food, drinks, and a silent auction. More →

Taraji P. Henson Hosts McDonald's 365Black Awards Jul 8, 2013

Entertainers, community leaders and more than 2,500 consumers flocked to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during the weekend to salute this year’s recipients of the McDonald’s 365Black Awards. More →

Taraji P. Henson Is An Angel For Animals Mar 1, 2013

As winter’s cold temperatures continue across the U.S., award-winning actor Taraji P. Henson is heating things up with a steamy new PETA campaign, in which she appears dressed in a short gossamer gown and a pair of synthetic, cruelty-free wings next to the words “Be an Angel for Animals.” More →

Olivia Munn Reveals Shocking Footage Of Chinese Fur Farms Feb 24, 2013

You’ve never seen anything like this before: Shocking new video footage captured by PETA Asia undercover investigators on Chinese fur farms reveals “who’s really paying the ultimate price” for fur, according to The Newsroom star Olivia Munn in PETA’s new video exposé. More →

ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood: The Power Of Our Presence Jan 16, 2013

ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, will recognize the extraordinary achievements of Black women in film and television with its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, taking place on February 21, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. More →