The Hollywood Reporter has named Eva Longoria its Philanthropist of the Year for her charity work and for being "one of the few Latinos so publicly to claim her heritage at the very height of her career."

Who gives a higher percentage of their wages to charity? Poor folks.

Black Eyed Peas raised an estimated $870,000 during a private charity concert in Shanghai for victims of the China earthquake.

Common announced the launch of the Common Ground Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at "empowering urban youth through education."

Today is World AIDS Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Latinas account for 15% of new AIDS cases among women. Latin Laundry is donating ten dollars from every purchase between now and December 8th to the Latino Commission on AIDS.