‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actor Jesse Williams received the 2016 BET Humanitarian Award and took it as an opportunity to highlight the many injustices endured by the Black community with an eye-opening speech.
4. Samuel L. Jackson
Famed actor Samuel L. Jackson most recently started the “I Can’t Breathe” challenge to address issues of police brutality in the Black community.
6. Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is all about the environment and in 2015, the famed actor raised $40 million for just that at one of his charity galas.
7. Victoria Beckham
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Posh is much more than a Spice Girl. The 42-year-old mom to four not only supports charities like Comic Relief, UNICEF, and more, she makes sure her kids get in on the action too.
8. First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama
Last year alone, this First Family of the United States donated 15% of its income to several different charities, including American Red Cross, UNCF, Habitat for Humanity, and more. President Obama has also spoken out about the disproportionate number of Black men in prison.
9. Beyonce Knowles Carter
Beyonce is a model humanitarian in music and in real life. The “Freedom” singer has continually supported the Black Lives Matter movement and she’s also a co-founder for Chime For Change, which helps empower women and girls through education, health, and more.
10. Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is widely respected for her uplifting music and work in the motherland. Her Keep A Child Alive foundation helps fight AIDS in Africa and the annual Black Ball in support of the organization raised $3.8 million last year alone.
