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BCG Joins Radio One Atlanta for 2nd Annual Heels and Hope Event!

BCG Joins Radio One Atlanta for 2nd Annual Heels and Hope Event! Today we joined forces with Atlanta's Majic ATL 107.5 for our 2nd Annual Heels and Hope. For the past two years BCG and Radio One Atlanta have rallied Atlanta women to give back to other women in transition. To date, the initiative has collected thousands of items to help women in Atlanta get back to work. This year, we welcomed brand partners Strength of Nature's African Pride and Indique Virgin Hair to the team as well as a over 30 volunteers. Our 2016 beneficiary was Mary Hall Freedom House. The mission of Mary Hall Freedom House is to empower women to break the cycle of addictions, poverty and homelessness for themselves and for their children.

Beyoncé and Fans Raise Over $80,000 to Support Flint Thru BeyGOOD!

Today Parkwood Entertainment, the entertainment and management company founded by Beyoncé, presented United Way of Genesee County with a generous donation of $82,234. to support residents of Flint, as they continue to feel the impacts of the water crisis. Ivy McGregor, director of philanthropy and corporate relations, presented the check at an event at a high school in Detroit, where United Way for Southeastern Michigan is supporting an innovative high school turnaround initiative.