In the Press

Djimon joins GC NOW Summit in NYC

April 29, 2024

Global Citizen convenes political, corporate, cultural, and philanthropic leaders driving urgent action to act today to save tomorrow.

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Djimon Hounsou and DHF, Philanthropy in Action

February 29, 2024

At DHF philanthropy not only means seeking strategic & enduring solutions, but also remaining culturally vital and relevant.

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CBS 6: 11-year-old Benji at Run Richmond 16.19

October 30, 2023

11-year old Benji inspires participants of Run Richmond 16.19 with his acts of kindness.

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NBC 12: 12 About Town with Djimon Hounsou

June 19, 2023

NBC 12 anchor Candice Smith in conversation with Djimon Hounsou on his motivations for staging the 2nd edition of Run Richmond 16.19 on Sep 30, 2023.

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Essence: Djimon Hounsou’s Foundation Is Helping Families Learn About Their Lineages Lost In Slavery

October 31, 2022

The Amistad actor launched the initiative to celebrate the diaspora and connect descendants to their roots.

Richmond Times Dispatch: Inaugural event very powerful.

September 18, 2022

Run Richmond 16.19 gets reviewed on the Cover Page of the Richmond Times Dispatch.

MSNBC: Inaugural ‘Run Richmond 16.19’ race kicks off today in Virginia

September 17, 2022

Djimon Hounsou live on The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross.

“To the finish.” Inaugural Run Richmond 16.19 stimulates body, mind and soul.

September 17, 2022

The site of the former Lumpkin’s Slave Jail, the notorious “Devil’s Half Acre,” took Raina Fields’ breath away in a way that the hills of the Run Richmond course had not. “I just kind of, like, clutched my chest,” Fields recalled after running 6.19 miles that bypassed markers of historical Black achievement and challenge. “It was very powerful.”

Run Richmond 16.19 featured on NBC 12

September 16, 2022

DHF hosted the inaugural Run Richmond 16.19 event place in Richmond, VA on September 17, 2022.

Washington Post: Djimon Hounsou’s race series honors Africa’s history and the enslaved

September 16, 2022

The Richmond portion of the event held Saturday will take participants past historic sites and celebrate unity in diversity.

okayafrica: Láolú channels Gods on Earth In latest project ‘Time To Heal’

November 12, 2021

The Nigerian artist's NFT collaboration with Djimon Hounsou runs from November 10th to 15th and urges us to recognize the past, celebrate the present, and project a future drenched in our rich African history.

Black Enterprise: Artist Láolú and Actor Djimon Hounsou launch ‘Time To Heal’ Art Collection

November 09, 2021

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor and humanitarian Djimon Hounsou and acclaimed, Brooklyn based performance and visual artist Láolú Senbanjo have launched a premium NFT Collection, “Time to Heal,” in support of the Djimon Hounsou Foundation.

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