The Don’t Believe the Hype Foundation was established by journalist Cheryl Smith to fund and operate programs that promote activities for youth, with a special emphasis on scholarships, life-skills education and college preparation.

Glynn Turman, Kiki Shepherd, Cheryl Smith, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Dawnn Lewis and Dick Gregory pose at the 2011 Don't Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon.
