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South African Giving Circle Inspires Community, Builds Philanthropy
Member Lisa-Anne Julien and convenor Judy Maharaj of the TSDP Givers Circle Last in a series of weekly giving circle profiles for Black Philanthropy Month 2013By Shaun Samuels, Managing Director ,...
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Black philanthropy is . . .
Photograph by Charles Thomas, Jr. from the award winning book Giving BackBlack philanthropy defined in words and video by nonprofit leaders, philanthropists and everyday givers When people of color...
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Remembrance, Realities and Renewal for The Next 50 Years
Roundup for Black Philanthropy Month 2013: An August of Dreams and Mountaintops The reflecting pool at the center of photographs from the 1963 March on Washington provides rich imagery deserving of...
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New Report Finds Success for Program Serving LA's Young Black Males
First year evaluation report cites positive outcomes and recommendations for future programming Across the nation, the disproportionate representation of Black male youth on probation and in prison is...
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The Insider: Robin Emmons, Sowing Goodness While Gardening for Life
Robin Emmons presenting at a TEDxTalkAn interview with the founder of Sow Much Good in Charlotte, NCBy Valaida FullwoodWe are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s...
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Chicago State University Circle of Friends Presents “An Evening with Smokey...
Annual fundraiser on September 19th to feature “America’s Greatest Living Poet” while raising funds to support CSU scholars The Chicago State University Foundation (CSUF) Board of Directors has...
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The Insider: Margaret Gordon, A Leader in Environmental Justice
In 2010 our latest Insider, Margaret Gordon, was honored with a Purpose Award that honors individuals over the age of 60 who are changing the world. As co-founder and co-director of the West Oakland...
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NBA Champion Dwyane Wade Celebrates 10 Years of Community Service
Dwyane Wade with mother Pastor Jolinda Wade and sister Tragil Wade at the Wade's World Foundation's 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala.Wade’s World Foundation Weekend hosts events benefiting Chicago...
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Nation’s Largest African American Philanthropic Program to Host 2013 Kickoff...
Maurice and Brenda Newberry, 2012-13 Charmaine Chapman Society co-chairs with Orvin Kimbrough, president and CEO of the United Way of Greater St. Louis/Photo: St. Louis American ST. LOUIS, MO – On...
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Female Physicians of Color Join Disney Channel for “Doc McStuffins”...
Artemis Medical Society promotes health and wellness for Washington, DC area youth during upcoming Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 43rd Annual Legislative Conference The Artemis Medical...
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Chicago’s Black Arts Community ‘Gives Honor to Those Who Give’
Honoree Dee Robinson (center) with Shirley Jaco, mother of entertainer Lupe Fiasco and Nancy McKeever, chairman of the board, eta Creative Arts FoundationDouble digit dollars raised at annual arts...
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Truth Be Told: Story in Award-Winning Book ‘Giving Back’ Comes to Life
If you’ve read the award-winning book Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists, then you’re familiar with the story of giving titled “Truth be Told” that is featured...
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Names Exceptional Kansas Teen National Youth...
Jim Clark, president and CEO, BGCA and Kiana KnollandKiana Knolland receives top honor including $60,000 scholarship after year-long competition Since 1860, youth have walked into the hallowed doorways...
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Actress Sheds Light on Children of Incarcerated Parents in One-Woman Play
Ciera Payton sets out to give a voice to these often under-represented youth In 2010, a reportfrom Pew Charitable Trusts found that of the nation’s 2.3 million inmates, more than half were parents of...
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New Project Aims to Diversify Ballet: An Exclusive Interview with Misty...
Project Plié launches in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America Misty Copeland has overcome many obstacles to become the third African American soloist and the first in two decades for the...
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Postal Service Inducts Ray Charles into Music Icons Stamp Series
Ashanti performed at the first-day-of-issue stamp dedication ceremony in Atlanta. On September 24th, the Ray Charles Forever Stamp was announced as the latest inductee into the Postal Service’s Music...
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Fellows Program Preps Graduate Students of Color for Success in the Social...
Corey Blay, a Management Leadership for Tomorrow Fellow Corey Blay is a future leader in the social sector. In 2014, the former teacher will graduate from a pilot MBA/MPA degree program at NYU with the...
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School Reform Takes Center Stage at “An Evening of Empowerment Through...
Youth participant from Critical Exposure Did you know that October is Funding for Arts month? This is a perfect time to learn about and support arts organizations and institutions in your community....
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Wall Street Pioneer and Art Collector Opens 5th Season of Charlotte Theater...
Russell L. GoingsFunding for Arts Month: On Q Performing Arts Goes ‘Behind The Dream’ with staged reading of epic work on the Black experience in America CHARLOTTE, NC—The theater company On Q...
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Tour for Diversity in Medicine High School Program Launches in Washington, DC
Tour for Diversity in Medicine is an initiative founded by two African American doctors to provide college students of color with a wide range of information and advice to plan for careers in medicine...
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