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Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots.

January 15, 2025

Actor and activist Djimon Hounsou opens up about his journey navigating systemic racism while championing the power of reconnecting with African heritage. Through his work and advocacy, Hounsou aims to inspire a global conversation on equality, identity, and empowerment.

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Actor Djimon Hounsou sparks Pan-African unity through nonprofit

January 14, 2025

Join CNN host Larry Madowo as he interviews Djimon Hounsou on the mission of our nonprofit on AFRICAN VOICES CHANGEMAKERS.

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Thousands participate in Run Richmond 16.19

September 22, 2024

The 3rd edition of our run-or-walk event through more than 400 years of Black History attracted 2100 people.

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CBS 6: Live from Run Richmond 16.19

September 20, 2024

Watch Antoinette Essa's live interview with Djimon Hounsou right before the race start of Run Richmond 16.19.

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.”

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