Profiles
ACTIVIST SHARES MESSAGE WITH KIDS
A day after voters elected the country’s first black president, Marian Wright Edelman told an intimate gathering of 30 at-risk children Wednesday night to absorb one lesson: "Any of us can do or be anything."
NorthJersey.com - November 6, 2008
EVERYONE CAN HELP
Kids from New York City went to South Africa to help the poor. They learned how good it feels to give.
Time For Kids - September 19, 2008
BEHIND THE SCENES: OUT OF BUSHWICK
Thirty kids from Bushwick, Brooklyn, take part in "Journey for Change"...
CNN - August 11, 2008
SOUTH AFRICA: VILLAGER LANDS 2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP COMMISSION
Everyone can make a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate in life, says Malaak Compton-Rock...
All Africa.com - August 6, 2008
THE MISSING PIECES
Learn how the absence of key markers in cells has doctors looking for new answers for triple negative breast cancer.
The Plain Dealer - June 17, 2008
THE FUND RAISER: MALAAK COMPTON-ROCK
Describes Malaak's fund raising efforts for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, UNICEF and the Salvation Army of Bushwick.
Essence Magazine - May 2008
MALAAK COMPTON-ROCK: THE BIG GIVER
"Malaak Compton-Rock, wife of Chris Rock and mother of their two daughters is more than just a stylish Hollywood wife..."
CYH Magazine - Spring, 2008
MORE REALITY
"Oprah's Big Give" judge Malaak Compton-Rock believes everyday people have vindicated the show...
Creators Syndicate - April 19, 2008
ROCK ON: OPRAH'S BIG GIVE SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON COMIC'S WIFE
Describes how Malaak became involved with "The Big Give" and other philanthropic
endeavors.
New York Post - April 13, 2008
MALAAK COMPTON-ROCK ON JUDGING OPRAH'S BIG GIVE
Interview with and profile of Malaak.
TV Guide.com - April 11, 2008
SHINING HOPE INTO THE LIVES OF CHILDREN
Redbook is proud to partner with the victim-assitance organization Safe Horizon and advocates like Mariska Hargitay for the launch of the Champions for Children campaign.
Redbook - April, 2008
INTRIGUING PEOPLE: MALAAK COMPTON-ROCK
Profile of Malaak and her philanthropic endeavors, "When it comes to charity, she’s A-list"
Bergen Record - March 30, 2008
MALAAK COMPTON-ROCK AN ANGEL FOR AFRICA
Malaak Compton-Rock is a judge on the Big Give and has a heart for giving. This diva is Chris Rock’s wife and they founded Angel Rock, a foundation dedicated to helping those in need.
Jamati.com - March 12, 2008
'OPRAH'S BIG GIVE' COMES TO PARK AVENUE
A group of creative professionals gathered at the Park Avenue home of Island Def Jam Music Group chairman Antonio "L.A." Reidand his wife, Erica, to watch the premiere of the new
reality television series, "Oprah's Big Give," produced by Oprah Winfrey's production company and the producers of the "The Amazing Race."
NY Sun - March 6, 2008
FIVE STARS TELL HOW AND WHY THEY GIVE BACK
Rock and his wife, Malaak Compton Rock, along with the stars of his CW sitcom, Everybody Hates Chris, hosted a shopping party at Brooklyn's Target and a screening of the show for at-risk children Dec. 8.
USA Today - December 2007
T&C's FASHION & STYLE
Profile of Malaak Compton-Rock
Town & Country - August 2007
HOW DO YOU START OVER WHEN YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING?
Nearly a year after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast, thousands of families who were forced to flee their homes and leave every remnant of their past behind are still searching for a home, a job, a life. Pained by their struggle and determined to help, actor Chris Rock and his wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, took action.
Redbook - August 2006
TURNING COMPASSION INTO ACTION
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf coast with its annihilating force, our nation
was stunned by the extent of its destruction. But for Malaak Compton-Rock, its
force was less paralyzing than motivating.
Quest - November 2005
NINE STYLE MAKERS
30 Days of Fashion - Malaak Compton-Rock
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Life as the wife of a celebrity could be simply a round of parties and premieres, but for Malaak Compton-Rock (who's married to actor/ comedian Chris Rock) it's about helping less fortunate women achieve their goals.
Shape - October 2003
MOTHERS AND SHAKERS
Malaak Compton-Rock For helping women move from welfare to work
Redbook - October 2002
HRDC EVENT CHAIRS
Malaak Compton-Rock has spent the majority of her career in the Public Relations and Special Event fields, but found her true calling after accepting a position at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF (The United Nations Children's Fund).
Harlem Renaissance Day of Commitment
DRESSING , FOR SUCCESS
Malaak Compton-Rock (wife of superstar comedian Chris Rock) proves that she, like any other First Lady, has an agenda. After some years in public relations and event planning and working with the U.S. Committee for UNICEF, Compton-Rock decided to dedicate her life to charity work.
Essence - March 2001
