Nia Long Gives Back to Children in the Caribbean

Nia Long is an advocate of helping underprivileged children in small Caribbean islands by providing them essential school supplies such as backpacks, books, writing utensils and even cereal. While Nia's star has been illuminating the Hollywood scene since her memorable roles in "Boy's in the Hood", "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air", and "Love Jones", she has been simultaneously brightening the lives of children by providing these basic necessities of education. Nia's on screen characters always seem to exemplify the caring and sentimental element of the Black Woman, however, it's apparent her on screen characters reflect who she is in actuality- when the lights of Hollywood and camera's are no where to be found.
On this past Saturday May 28th Nia again visited the ritzy Bel-Air neighborhood- but this time she wasn't visiting her Fresh Prince boyfriend "Will Smith". Nia was in Bel-Air to use her star power by joining efforts with the Children of the Caribbean Foundation (COTC) and their Every Child Matters campaign by helping raise money for underprivileged children and poor schools in the Caribbean region. The Foundation is hosting its first educational fundraiser the - "EVERY CHILD MATTERS 5K Run/Walk" - Saturday June 4, 2011 on the California Loyola Marymount University campus. When asked about her participation in the run/walk, Nia stated that "I will be walking due to doctor's orders!" as she is showing signs of a baby bump.
The Founder/Executive Director of the foundation Rosie Hodge-Adams stated that their mission has already begun to resonate among the Hollywood elite. At this time, the "Every Child Matters" Run/Walk has obtained celebrity endorsements from Nia Long actress/board member, actor Eric Close -- CBS Without a Trace, and FOX TV- American Idol Judge Randy Jackson. Go to www.caribbeanchild.com for more info!

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[MyLisamoore]

she has freckles?! :o

[11940ful]

Pure beauty! Work it Nia!!!

[ranae404]

people got to remember ..she is human like we are she has flaws just like we do .she can be perfect 24/7 damn..

[hellokittycutie2003]

@mercylyn19 Nothings wrong with her face, her freckles are just showing. I'm guessing that she usually covers them up. Plus the camera is all up in her face.

[whotaughtyou]

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WHERE IS THE CHILD PORN A FULL GROWN WOMAN TURNS INTO A BABY AND THEY LET THEM WATCH IT PILL A COLUMN IN NEWSPAPER

[destinyvids]

i love the fact that nia is helping the Caribbean! its my favorite place! where is she in the pic, and when was it shot! And tell that founder that she RULES!

[mercylyn19]

omg!what happened to her face?love u girl!