Ever since I went to see Prince at Essence back in 2014, I have wanted to learn how to code. So on June 7, I am going to start my coding class. I hope I will learn enough to teach others, especially young folk.

I will be watching the Prince double feature on Bounce. I will find my favorite Graffitti Bridge quote and post it.

meagemini2 said:

I like to think of it as not celebrating his birthday but thanking the universe that he was born! Giving thanks and gratitude to the powers? that be that brought him to us and into "this thing called life". Being grateful that we all got to experience this wonderful being Prince Rogers Nelson. I really like Benni's idea - can I borrow that idea? Peace and Love to you all. I know June 7th will be difficult for a lot of us.

Of course! The more people that get involved with it, the better!

benni said:

meagemini2 said:

I like to think of it as not celebrating his birthday but thanking the universe that he was born! Giving thanks and gratitude to the powers? that be that brought him to us and into "this thing called life". Being grateful that we all got to experience this wonderful being Prince Rogers Nelson. I really like Benni's idea - can I borrow that idea? Peace and Love to you all. I know June 7th will be difficult for a lot of us.

Of course! The more people that get involved with it, the better!

Thanks Benni!

meagemini2 said:

benni said:

Of course! The more people that get involved with it, the better!

Thanks Benni!

It's me that should be thanking you! I'm glad someone else wants to do something of this nature!!! So, with that said, thank you meagemini2.

benni said:

meagemini2 said:

Thanks Benni!

It's me that should be thanking you! I'm glad someone else wants to do something of this nature!!! So, with that said, thank you meagemini2.

You're sweet and you rock! Peace.

meagemini2 said:

In 2011, Prince donated $250,000 to Eau Claire Promise Zone, an organization working to help preschoolers and their families in struggling areas of Columbia, S.C., at the request of the town's mayor.

Prince quietly supported his friend Van Jones' Rebuild the Dream charity and its YesWeCodeinitiative, which has a mission of training 100,00 low-opportunity young adults for high-paying careers in technology.

Per ABC 7, he donated $1 million to the Harlem Children's Zone, a non-profit organization for poverty-stricken children and families living in Harlem.

Prince performed in a charity concert this past October which raised $1.5 million...ves Matter. "He believed in the Black Lives Matter kids so much—and he had a dream for them," his friend Jones told CNN. "He said, 'I hope that they become an economic force. I hope that they use their genius to start businesses.'"

He also donated $250,000 to the Uptown Dance Academy when he found out they were going to lose their space back in 2014. Thanks to the donation, the studios were able to remain open.

Here are a few that I found but I think that if you find ANY reputable charity whose mission is to better the lives of people and bring about love, peace and justice, Prince would approve.

Thank you for this information! Definitely a great start.

purplestainedtears said:

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This is a beautiful idea benni.

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This is such a thoughtful idea - absolutely love this. We need more people like you in this world. I Lo ve all the ideas here. I'm not sure yet. I'll be thinking about it today as it will be here before you know it. It sounds like Prince is still here. He lives on in our hearts, our memories, our thoughts, our feelings and our remembrances of him.

This is a great idea! Acts of kindness should be practiced more often and become a regular part of the communities across the country. I'm confident Prince would approve!

Yes, he wasn't into birthdays later in life. In the interview with Mel B he said he would celebrate his death day. Any philanthropy as benni and others have suggested, no matter how small or large, is the way to go. Pay respects forward as he did.

benni said:

If only we could see you again, you lovely Purple Haze: Happy Birthday from a loving family. The Girl of your Dreams by your side, you wouldn't have it any other way. Freedom brings peace and peace brings time. We love you wherever you are.