UNICEF Ambassadors, Supporters and World Leaders Commemorate 75 years of UNICEF

UNICEF Ambassadors, Supporters and World Leaders Commemorate 75 years of UNICEF Dec 22, 2021

Presidents, government ministers, senior United Nations leadership, UNICEF Ambassadors, partners, and children and young people gathered at events around the world to commemorate UNICEF’s 75th anniversary last week. More
Stars To Celebrate 75 Years Of UNICEF

Stars To Celebrate 75 Years Of UNICEF Oct 20, 2021

On Giving Tuesday, UNICEF USA will host UNICEF at 75 events in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington DC. More
Jazz Foundation of America Hosts "A Great Night in Harlem" Gala Concert

Jazz Foundation of America Hosts "A Great Night in Harlem" Gala Concert Mar 1, 2019

Thursday, April 4, Danny Glover will host the Jazz Foundation of America’s annual gala concert at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater. More
Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Night Before Party

Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Night Before Party Feb 25, 2019

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 23, 2019 for the 17th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More
Millie Bobby Brown Named UNICEF's Youngest-Ever Goodwill Ambassador

Millie Bobby Brown Named UNICEF's Youngest-Ever Goodwill Ambassador Nov 21, 2018

Emmy-nominated actress Millie Bobby Brown has been announced as UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador. More
Bruce Willis To Perform At A Great Night In Harlem Gala Concert Honoring Roberta Flack

Bruce Willis To Perform At A Great Night In Harlem Gala Concert Honoring Roberta Flack Apr 9, 2018

The Jazz Foundation of America’s 16th annual A Great Night In Harlem Gala Concert will take place at the Apollo Theatre in New York on April 20. More
Stars Record Martin Luther King Jr's Essays And Letters

Stars Record Martin Luther King Jr's Essays And Letters Mar 28, 2018

Next week, Audible will release THE RADICAL KING, a collection of twenty-three of Martin Luther King Jr.’s essays and speeches, curated and introduced by Cornell West, and performed by some of the most charismatic and activist actors working today. More
Alec And Hilaria Baldwin Attend Star-Studded Ripple Of Hope Awards

Alec And Hilaria Baldwin Attend Star-Studded Ripple Of Hope Awards Dec 19, 2017

On December 13, The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights hosted the annual Ripple of Hope Awards dinner at the New York Hilton that raised over $3 Million. More
Danny Glover - Why I Support The Sanders Institute

Danny Glover - Why I Support The Sanders Institute Oct 11, 2017

Sanders Institute Founding Fellow Danny Glover has revealed why he supports the organization dedicated to transforming democracy through research, education, outreach and advancement of bold, progressive ideas and values. More
Danny Glover Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela

Danny Glover Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela Jul 19, 2017

Marking what would have been Nelson Mandela's 99th birthday, the United Nations yesterday honoured his lifetime of service and dedication to justice and equality. More
Lilly Singh Named As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Lilly Singh Named As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jul 17, 2017

Actress, comedian, and author Lilly Singh was appointed UNICEF's newest Goodwill Ambassador at a special event during the weekend in New Delhi. More
Hillary Clinton And Katy Perry Attend Star-Studded UNICEF Snowflake Ball

Hillary Clinton And Katy Perry Attend Star-Studded UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 5, 2016

On November 29, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted its 12th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world and highlighting the organization’s 70th anniversary. More
Danny Glover Hits Out At Racism

Danny Glover Hits Out At Racism Jul 4, 2016

The international community must increase its commitment to fighting Afrophobia and discrimination against people of African descent, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador and actor Danny Glover has said, speaking during the International Decade for People of African Descent. More
Look To The Stars Is Feeling Inspired

Look To The Stars Is Feeling Inspired Apr 15, 2016

At Look To The Stars, we strive to honor all of the great things people are doing, focusing on the positive contributions people are making in the world today, and understanding that no one is perfect. More
Sun City Musicians To Gather At Shared Interest Gala

Sun City Musicians To Gather At Shared Interest Gala Mar 3, 2016

On April 7, 2016 at Espace in Manhattan, Shared Interest will honor change makers for Southern Africa at their much-anticipated anniversary gala. More
Susan Lucci And Liza Huber To Host Women Who Care Awards Luncheon

Susan Lucci And Liza Huber To Host Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Jan 27, 2016

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Susan Lucci, now in her fourth season as star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the fourth consecutive year as host of The 15th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More
Alzheimer's Association Celebrates Star-Studded Rita Hayworth Gala

Alzheimer's Association Celebrates Star-Studded Rita Hayworth Gala Nov 2, 2015

The 32nd annual Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala was held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday, October 27th, 2015. More
Black Celebrities Come Out To Honor 2015 Heroes In The Struggle

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
Danny Glover Raises Awareness Of Widespread Neurologic Condition

Danny Glover Raises Awareness Of Widespread Neurologic Condition May 4, 2015

Legendary actor and director Danny Glover joins Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a new PBAFacts campaign designed to educate and encourage patients with neurologic conditions, and their caregivers, to learn more about Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) and to speak with their physician. More
Lynda Carter To Be Honored At Women Who Care Awards

Lynda Carter To Be Honored At Women Who Care Awards Apr 21, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Lynda Carter, actress and singer, will be honored at the Women Who Care Awards, to be held Thursday, May 7th at Cipriani 42nd Street. More
Susan Lucci To Co-Host 14th Annual UCP of NYC Women Who Care Awards Luncheon

Susan Lucci To Co-Host 14th Annual UCP of NYC Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Mar 20, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Susan Lucci, star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” host of Investigation Discovery’s “Deadly Affairs,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the third consecutive year as host of The 14th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More
Judith Light To Be Honored At Star-Studded Women Who Care Luncheon

Judith Light To Be Honored At Star-Studded Women Who Care Luncheon Apr 21, 2014

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, have announced the honorees for the 13th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More
Stars Support Children Of Syria On Third Anniversary Of Conflict

Stars Support Children Of Syria On Third Anniversary Of Conflict Mar 16, 2014

March 15 marked the third anniversary of the outbreak of conflict in Syria, and a number of stars used the occasion to hit their social media sites and call their fans to help the children who are suffering. More
Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth

Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth Feb 6, 2014

Writer/activist Alice Walker (b. Feb. 9, 1944) made history as the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her seminal novel The Color Purple (1982), for which she won the National Book Award. THIRTEEN’s American Masters presents Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth, premiering nationally Friday, February 7 at 9 p.m. on PBS in honor of Walker’s 70th birthday and Black History Month. More
Desmond Tutu To Be Honored At Shared Interest Awards Gala

Desmond Tutu To Be Honored At Shared Interest Awards Gala Jan 14, 2014

Shared Interest, a New York-based nonprofit social investment fund working in Southern Africa, today announced six extraordinary individuals to be honored at its 20th Anniversary Awards Gala on February 27 at 6:00PM, at Gotham Hall in New York City. More
Artists For A New South Africa Remember Nelson Mandela

Artists For A New South Africa Remember Nelson Mandela Dec 8, 2013

Artists for a New South Africa is mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, and has released the following statement. More
Katy Perry Named As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Katy Perry Named As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Dec 3, 2013

At a special event today at UNICEF Headquarters, global pop superstar Katy Perry was appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador, with a special focus on engaging young people in the agency’s work to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children and adolescents. More
Danny Glover Joins Children In Sarajevo For Dodge Ball

Danny Glover Joins Children In Sarajevo For Dodge Ball Aug 22, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and acclaimed actor Danny Glover joined children for a friendly game of dodge ball in Sarajevo today in a show of active support of the “It’s About Ability” campaign to promote inclusion for children with disabilities. More
Cyndi Lauper To Be Honored At Women Who Care Luncheon

Cyndi Lauper To Be Honored At Women Who Care Luncheon Apr 25, 2013

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, today announced the honorees for the 12th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More
Natalie Morales To Host Women Who Care Luncheon

Natalie Morales To Host Women Who Care Luncheon Feb 27, 2013

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, today announced Natalie Morales, News Anchor and Co-Host of the third hour of NBC’s TODAY Show, will host the 12th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More