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Stars Lead Pre-Seed Funding For Statement Films, Powering The Future Of African Women Creatives Feb 8, 2023

Statement Films – the women-led, data-driven entertainment startup – has announced that it has secured an initial three quarters of a million dollars of funding from an array of titans across Hollywood, Sports and Business, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson. More →

Stars To Join Kering Foundation's First-Ever Caring For Women Dinner Aug 29, 2022

Today, the Kering Foundation announced Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan as an event Co-Chair for the first-ever Caring For Women Dinner taking place on September 15 in New York City. More →

Spelman College Names Arts Center After Alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson May 13, 2021

In honor of their lifetime of achievements, Spelman College will name a renovated theater, lobby, dressing rooms and supporting areas the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center. More →

All-Star Cast to Read Audiobook to Commemorate the ACLU's 100-Year Anniversary Jan 22, 2020

A star-studded cast including Sir Patrick Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, Zachary Quinto, Michael C. Hall, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Bomer, Billy Porter, Judith Light and more will lend their voices to the audiobook edition of FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, a brand-new anthology curated by award-winning authors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union to mark its 100-year anniversary. More →

Chelsea Clinton Honored At Beat The Odds Gala Mar 5, 2019

On Monday, February 25, 2019, the Children's Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) hosted its annual Beat the Odds (BTO) Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →

Angela Bassett And LaTanya Richardson Jackson To Be Honored At LadyLike Foundation Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon May 17, 2018

Actress/Philanthropist Angela Bassett, Actress/Philanthropist Pauletta Pearson Washington, BET Networks Chair and CEO Debra Lee and Actress/Philanthropist LaTanya Richardson Jackson will be honored at the 10th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon, it was announced by LadyLike Foundation’s President and CEO, Leah Pump. More →

Stan Smith, Al Roker and Spike Lee to attend Children's Defense Fund's NY Gala Feb 27, 2018

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the Children's Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) will host its annual Beat the Odds® (BTO) Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →

Stars Join Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Los Angeles For 2016 Hollywood Build Jun 2, 2016

More than 400 volunteers are expected to help build three new homes and revitalize homes in the surrounding neighborhood at Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) 2016 Hollywood Build on June 3-4 in Inglewood, Calif. More →

Elton John To Host His 23rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 22, 2015

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 23rd annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

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 →

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Wins Top Audiobook Award May 27, 2010

LookToTheStars.org is happy to announced that Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, an audiobook that raises funds for Artists for a New South Africa, has won two Audie Awards – including the audiobook industry’s top honor, Audiobook Of The Year. More →

ANSA Shakes the Blues With Stars in Los Angeles Nov 2, 2007

On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) will host “Shaking The Blues,” a star-studded benefit, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The evening combines the power of music and activism to shake off our blues – from the personal to the global – and make a difference in the world. The event will feature blues-influenced musical artists as well as a multi-cultural array of renowned entertainers who are donating their time and talents to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the US and Africa. More →

AIDS Orphan Project in Running to Win $5M in American Express Contest Jul 17, 2007

American Express Members Project, an online initiative for card-members to vote on ideas to make a positive impact in the world, announced results of elections for the Top 25 projects. Among the winners is Artists for a New South Africa's innovative program “Help African Children Orphaned by AIDS,” the only orphan or AIDS effort in the Top 25. More →