Tag: black-ish

Marsai Martin, Star of ABC’s ‘Black-Ish,’ Helps Launch National Campaign to Fight Bullying and Social Isolation

Stuart Mitchell

1 in 5 students experiences bullying, often for the passions and interests that make them who they are. That’s why Black-ish star Marsai Martin has teamed up with Takis and DoSomething.org (the largest tech company exclusively for young people and social change) for the second year to activate thousands of young people to tackle bullying and social isolation in their communities. Through the “Treat Yo Friends” campaign, young people will make an IOU coupon book of activities their friend loves to do. Then they’ll give the coupons to that friend…

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P&G Leads “The Talk” About Bias on Episode of ABC’s black-ish

Stuart Mitchell

Millions of American households have joined the pivotal, growing dialogue on ending racial bias, when ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ promoted deeper cross cultural understanding through a special episode of black-ish, ABC’s hit sitcom at 9 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. CST. Central to the plot is “the talk” that black parents have with their children about bias, and the listening and learning journey toward understanding by people of all backgrounds. P&G’s award-winning ad, “The Talk” will also air during the program. During the episode, Dre (played by…

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Anthony Anderson Partners with Novo Nordisk to Launch “Get Real About Diabetes” Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Anthony Anderson, star of ABC’s hit comedy “black-ish,” wants to help people get real about diabetes. Today on World Diabetes Day, he kicks off “Get Real About Diabetes™,” a collaboration with Novo Nordisk to help people like himself who are living with type 2 diabetes get more support and education on the importance of managing their disease. “Get Real About Diabetes™” offers motivation for patients needing an extra boost and encouragement to recommit to their diabetes treatment care plan. The three-time Emmy-nominated Anderson, age 47, was diagnosed with type 2…

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