Knicks' Tyson Chandler aides Rockaway victims of Sandy
VIDEO - In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy that left New York City's Rockaway residents displaced and disconnected, New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler and his wife Kimberly Chandler are doing their part to bring relief and attention to the lives affected by the superstorm...
Rev. Run promotes his weight loss; advocates for diabetes
theGRIO REPORT - Run-D.M.C. co-founder Joseph 'Rev. Run' Simmons' recent weight loss for a concert has inspired him to keep up with the diet and exercise routine...
Mike Tyson launches children’s foundation
NEWS ONE - Former world heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson (pictured) has traveled quite a road from fighter, spousal abuser and convicted rapist, to ear biter, pigeon lover, actor and now, children’s philanthropist...
Cam Newton donates $150K to three Charlotte area schools
theGRIO REPORT - Cam Newton has launched a new initiative to benefit three Charlotte area schools. Through his charitable foundation which bears his name, Newton made a $150,000 donation to the schools in attempt to help boost school spirit and achievement...
Rihanna donates sleeping bags to Sandy victims, plans benefit concert
theGRIO REPORT - Pop star Rihanna may rub a lot of music fans the wrong way, but even her most vocal critics will likely commend her actions on behalf of Hurricane Sandy...
Williams sisters inspire Nigerian kids
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - On their first visit to Nigeria, Serena and Venus Williams want to inspire local kids to set their goals high...
The Roots' Black Thought educates women and girls about health
theGRIO REPORT - Black Thought may be better known for his music with the The Roots every night on the 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' stage, but the MC, whose real name is Tariq Trotter, is carving out a lane for himself in philanthropy...
Alicia Keys launches storytelling app for kids
NEW YORK (AP) - 'The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee' is about a young New York City girl's relationship with her wise grandmother...
Jay-Z auctions personalized Nets jerseys for charity
Rapper and partial own of the Brooklyn Nets, Jay-Z has placed ten of his personal Brooklyn Nets "Carter 4" jerseys up for auction at auctions.NBA.com last week.
Tyler Perry gives woman van after hers is stolen
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - Filmmaker Tyler Perry is donating a new vehicle to a Georgia woman with cerebral palsy after her specially-equipped van was stolen outside Atlanta...
