*Sheryl Lee Ralph’s nonprofit charity, the Diva Foundation, has rebranded and expanded its programming.
Since 1990, the Diva Foundation has advocated for HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention. The organization will now focus on five “pillars,” namely Health Awareness, Women and Girls, LGBTQ+, Social Justice & Racial Equity, and Food & Housing Insecurity, per Vibe.
“I have always believed that the core of effective artistic activism is trusted messengers,” Ralph said in a statement. “Trusted messengers make a world of difference because they make people feel seen and heard. They are transparent vessels that bring their lives and full experiences to the table to help others.”
She added, “The Diva Foundation works hard to ensure that the people who serve are represented by messengers they can trust. I’ve been blessed to have the support of many volunteers, fellow celebrities and influencers, and corporate partners to make this vision a reality,” she said.
Ralph will work with Norman Lee, a tech executive and longtime volunteer, on the organization’s rebrand.
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“I have been so blessed to have been a part of this work for the last 18 years,” said Lee, who lost two aunts to AIDS, Vibe reports.
“When I began volunteering with The Diva Foundation, it started with DIVAS Simply Singing! and me dedicating my time and work in memory of two of my beloved aunts who died from AIDS complications,” Lee added.
“Over the years, getting to do work in South Africa with our Sisters Circle program or launching new virtual programming like DIVAS Health Awareness Week and hearing the feedback from persons impacted by our service to the community motivates me to want to keep going to reach even more people,” Lee continued.
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