We have a black celebrity with generous heart that share their blessings they received.Have you ever wondered who our nation's top black celebrity philanthropists are? Many African American celebrities give of their personal fortunes, along with their time and talent to improve the world. Some give quietly, while others have created foundations =to further enhance and promote their giving. For our list, we've identified the black celebrities who have made the most substantial and historic philanthropic gifts of all time - Our list may surprise you.
1. Lou Rawls = Remember The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars? When the legendary crooner passed away in 2006 at the age of 72, he helped the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) raise more than $200 million to benefit over 65,000 college students. Rawls never had the opportunity to attend college, so he made it his priority to ensure that students, regardless of their income, are able to attend and graduate from college. Michael Lomax, the president and CEO of UNCF shared in a 2006 interview, "Lou did not receive the kind of recognition that he deserved.
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Oprah Winfrey = "I believe that education is freedom. I believe that education saved my life." - Oprah
Oprah Winfrey is probably one of the most well-known philanthropists in the world. With a fortune exceeding $2.3 billion, her charitable contributions are numerous. Through her charitable foundations, Oprah's Angel Network, the Oprah Winfrey Foundation and the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation, it is estimated that her giving exceeds $300 million. Although she experienced hardships during her childhood, she excelled in school and has made it a priority to ensure that children all over the world get a quality education. In 2007, she opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, a free residential school for girls in South Africa, and in December 2009, gave the students at the Ron Clark Academy, a private middle school in inner-city Atlanta an early Christmas gift -- $1.5 million.
3. Michael Jackson = The late pop icon Michael Jackson has broken records with music and philanthropy. In addition to having the best-selling album of all time ('Thriller'), he has been recognized in the 'Guinness Book of World Records' as supporting the most charities by a pop star – 39! The King of Pop was among the first entertainers to join in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and it is estimated that he has donated over $300 million to various foundations. Twenty-five years later, musicians gathered to record a remake of the 1985 hit song 'We Are the World,' a song co-written by Jackson that raised millions for African famine relief.
4. Denzel Washington = After filming 'The Great Debaters,' a true story set in the 1930s about an African American debate team from Wiley College, the Academy Award-winning actor donated $1 million to the historically black college to re-establish its debate team. Washington also makes his philanthropy a family affair through the establishment of the Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars Program in Neuroscience. The award is given to students pursuing training in the field of neuroscience and is presented by the Washington family, which includes their children: John David, Katia, Olivia and Malcolm.
5. Bill Cosby = Bill Cosby and his wife Camille have the distinction of donating one of the largest gifts to a historically black college, giving $20 million to Spelman College in Atlanta for the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center. The charitable couple also donated $1.3 million to Fisk University and founded the Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation to support programs that educate young children with learning differences.
These are truly wonderful people, the black celebrity with have a white and pure generous heart who are willing to help anytime. We are proud of you and we SALUTE you all of you,
