Flavor Flav Supports Black Families Impacted by LA Wildfires
Flavor Flav partners with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to launch a fundraising campaign supporting Black families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. We discuss it here!
Flava Flav posing at a iHeartRadio and Capital One even in 2024.
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By: Joshua Martin
On Monday (Jan. 20), Flavor Flav took to social media to announce a new initiative, created in partnership with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition, to assist Black families impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. The 65 year old is elated to see the support from across the country but wants us to not forget the most affected by the fires.
“It’s been inspiring to me, seeing a lot people coming together right now, lifting each other’s spirits. There’s not enough being done for the Black families and the communities. Come on, y’all. Let’s make L.A. strong, baby. Let’s help those in need.”
The beloved hype man and Public Enemy member urged other entertainers and celebrities to join him and others to contribute to the fund that has raised over 50,000 dollars.
“I’ve partnered up with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need. I urge not only black artists and musicians and creators, but EVERYONE to come together and continue to help those in still in desperate need. Flavor Flav via IG”
The Los Angeles wildfires first broke out earlier this month in the Pacific Palisades, quickly spreading to other parts of the city, resulting in dozens of deaths and millions of dollars in property damage due to numerous homes being destroyed.
Celebrities impacted by the fires include Chris Brown, Tina Knowles, Jhene Aiko, John Legend, Kawhi Leonard, Tyra Banks and countless others.
To donate, follow the link below:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-lives-after-los-angeles-wildfires
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Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Donates $2.5 Million to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Beyoncé's BeyGOOD donates $2.5 million to support families, churches, and communities impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. We discuss it here!
Beyonce arrives for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' World Premiere on December 09, 2024 in Hollywood, CA.
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By: Joshua Martin
Houston native and musical icon Beyonce through her non profit BeyGOOD has donated $2.5 million to those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. On Sunday (January 12th), the official Instagram account for the foundation announced their efforts, explaining what the donation will be used for.
“Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars. The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.”
BeyGOOD was created in 2013, the mission statement for the foundation states that it “serves people and develop impactful partnership programs through organizations assisting marginalized people and communities.”
Throughout its decade long history, BeyGOOD has given back to several causes. Most notably its efforts to aid those affected by the devastating 2015 earthquakes in Haiti. They also donated $82K in 2016 to the city of Flint, Michigan to help combat the Flint Water Crisis.
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Los Angeles wildfires began as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Tuesday (January 7th). Almost 180,000 people were initially ordered to evacuate their homes after the devastating spread of the Eaton, Hurst, and Lidia fires. As of Sunday (January 12th), 24 people have died from the fires, per The Los Angeles Times.
Numerous celebrities and companies have pledged funds to Los Angeles since the start of the fires. According to reports, Disney pledged $15 million to those affected, while Fox Corp. and Paramount donated $1 million to the American Red Cross.
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