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Tyler Perry Donates $1 Million to NAACP

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filed under: Good News, Community Development, Human Services, Charitable News, Social Justice

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Filmmaker Tyler Perry gives $1 million to the NAACP, the largest gift from an individual to the civil rights organization. NAACP leaders called the pledge a "paradigm-shifting moment in black philanthropy."

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Episode 10: Zach Completes Trek

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filed under: Community Development, Human Services, Social Justice, Zach Bonner

Admirers, including pop star Elton John, congratulate Zach Bonner for crossing the finish line in Washington D.C. Watch Zach put the emphasis back on America's homeless youth during a ceremony to honor his achievement:

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You can also follow him at zachtracker.com.

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Cosby Backs Detroit Stay in School Effort

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Entertainer and activist will join Detroit school officials in campaign to improve the city's ailing public education system.

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America's Poor Give More Than Rich

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Poor Americans lead the wealthiest in charitable giving by more than double, according to a new survey. Religious faith and demographics are cited as leading factors in generosity.

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