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Cincinnati guard David DeJulius sees the big picture with his commitment to childrens literacy Andscape [Video]

The reaction to David DeJulius’ comments during last month’s weekly news conference for the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team were all similar.

From his family to his high school and college basketball coaches, they all agreed DeJulius’ latest gesture was consistent with his altruistic behavior. Although his mother, Latrice Halthon, was not surprised by his announcement, she was still moved.

“I wasn’t shocked because that’s the type of person David has always been,” Halthon said of her son, the Bearcats’ starting point guard. “But I teared up because he’s always looked out for everyone. He’s a wonderful person.”

DeJulius will donate all money earned from the sales of his No. 5 jersey in a name, image and likeness deal to buy books for a school in Cincinnati and one in his hometown of Detroit.

DeJulius, a graduate student, wants to share the joy of reading he missed out on …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen