Cathy Hughes:
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Media maven (and the woman behind our site and parent company, Urban One,) Cathy Hughes is one of the most successful women in the game, but she has never forgotten her humble beginnings. Keeping in mind how hard she worked to achieve her success, she’s been a staple among the most generous of donors when it comes to causes close to her heart, including donating food and supplies to homeless shelters and seniors.
Viola Davis
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Having grown up in extreme poverty, Viola Davis knows what it’s like to experience hunger. And she’s made sure to make it a priority when it comes to her charitable donations. She’s teamed up multiple times with organizations like the Entertainment Industry Foundation to help raise funds and awareness to end childhood hunger in America.
Beverly Bond
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The model-turned-DJ changed the game when founded the now-iconic “Black Girls Rock” organization, which helps young girls develop a healthy self-image, as well as learn practical and leadership skills. The annual awards show raises money and awareness every year by attracting a star-studded list of attendees all to celebrate young Black girls everywhere.
Jada Pinkett Smith
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Far from just being beautiful and immensely talented, Jada Pinkett Smith is also a generous philanthropist. Together with her husband Will Smith, she founded the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, which helps communities in need across the country. Especially close to her heart is work that she does in her hometown of Baltimore, MD, where she has donated to her high school, as well as organizations that help young Black girls.
10 Of The Most Generous Black Women In Hollywood was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
