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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholar Defies Odds and Gives Back
The legacy of Jack Kent Cooke, prominent millionaire businessman, sports team owner and philanthropist is well known in the Washington, DC region. Despite his many accomplishments, Cooke regretted...
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It’s Better to Give than to Receive: Teaching Your Child to be a Philanthropist
Happy National Philanthropy Day! The Association of Fundraising Professionalsstates that National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions...
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund 25th Awards Gala Raises Over 3.8 Million for...
Bill Cosby and TMCF Founder N. Joyce Payne, Ph.D.“The faculty of these schools still carry on the civil rights movement”...
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Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture to Host Annual...
U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx at the 2012 Jazzy Holiday LuncheonCHARLOTTE, N.C. – PNC Bank has announced it will once again sponsor the Harvey B. Gantt...
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Heritage Salon Magazine: A Promenade Through African-American Museum Culture
Jada Wright-Greene is on a mission to change the face of the museum world with more African-Americans – as museum professionals, as audiences and supporters. Her interest in the museum field began as...
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Philanthropists Earl and Amanda Stafford Among Honorees at “Great Futures”...
Master of Ceremonies Shomari Stone, NBC-4 Washington; Congressman Bobby Scott, U.S. House of Representatives;Amanda Stafford, The Stafford Foundation; Earl Stafford, Chairman, The Stafford Foundation...
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Operation Graduation: HBCU Student Uses Crowdfunding to Tackle Tuition Debt
Howard University student Ché Nembhard is among the thousands of HBCU students who are struggling to pay for tuition and stay in school. In his case, he needed to settle a $7,000 bill before he could...
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Who is Your Favorite Celebrity Philanthropist of 2013?
It’s that time of year for our Top Black Celebrity Philanthropists List! Who is your favorite celebrity do-gooder of 2013? Your celebrity choice could be included in the annual list that will be...
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Circle of Joy: Atlanta Giving Circle Celebrates 5 Years
Members of the Circle of Joy giving circleATLANTA, GA – The Circle of Joy (COJ), a giving circle located in Decatur, GA, celebrated their 5th anniversary last month with over 50 guests at the Steelcase...
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Kick Off the Holiday Season with #GivingTuesday!
“African-American buying power is 1 trillion annually. How are you investing your money?” -- Photo and quote from the #GivingTuesday page of the Congressional Black Caucus...
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New Reports Highlight Giving Habits of African American Millennials & Keys to...
Young professionals attend "Defining Young Black Philanthropy: DC" hosted by Friends of Ebonie in February 2013Discover how and why African American millennials give back in a new report released by...
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches 2013-14 Season with Opening Night...
Honorary Event Chair Gabrielle Union, Joan Smalls and Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battleat Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2013 opening night gala in New York City.Event featured company...
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Huston-Tillotson University Students Win Ford HBCU Community Challenge...
Huston-Tillotson University student team with HBCU community challenge judgesHuston-Tillotson University team wins $75,000 in scholarships, university and community grantsDEARBORN, MI – Armed with four...
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5 Ways You Can Give Back to Your Community This Holiday Season
Young professionals from The Fab Empire gave backthis holiday season with a coat collection drive benefitingMartha's Table in Washington, DC. The eventreceived special recognition from DC's mayor.By...
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Distinguished Public Service Professor and Policy Leader Joins the Board of...
TORONTO, ONTARIO – Dr. Jendayi E. Frazer, an accomplished policy leader and academic with an extensive understanding of issues facing Sub-Saharan Africa, has been appointed to the board of The...
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Gantt Center’s 33rd Annual Jazzy Holiday Luncheon Awash in ‘Shades of Delight’
Gantt Center board member Natalie Frazier Allen with Jazzy luncheon guest Maria StephensDrawing inspiration from jazz classic Afro Blue, Jazzy draws over $135,000 for presentations of African American...
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The Harlem School of the Arts Celebrates the Holidays with “Harlem Holiday”
By Akira BarclayNY ContributorNEW YORK – As a gift to the entire community, The Harlem School of the Arts’ Holiday celebration featured free admission for two shows as part of the Family Enrichment...
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Award-Winning Nonprofit Leader Launches Family Foundation
Aaron Dworkin, the visionary founder of the Sphinx Organization, has announced the launch of the Dworkin Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to providing small grant support to emerging...
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Business Executive Richard Parsons Hosts Apollo Theater Holiday Party
Apollo Theater President and CEO Jonelle Procope and Richard ParsonsHARLEM, NY – The Apollo Theater held a Holiday Cocktail Party for its Board of Directors and leadership funders on December 9, 2013,...
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7th Annual Top 10 Black Celebrity Philanthropists of 2013
Introduction by Towalame Austin Executive, Philanthropy Roc Nation@TTowalame Are you ready for the 7th Annual Top 10 Black Celebrity Philanthropist of 2013? This year like others, a group of industry...
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