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Charlotte Giving Circle Seizes the Season with Gatherings, Grants and Gifts
CHARLOTTE, NC – New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP-Charlotte) embraced the Season of Giving with fervor. In November, members observed National Philanthropy Day with a panel...
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Our Top Stories of 2013
BlackGivesBack.com presented its first event in February 2013 sponsored by J.P. Morgan in NYC. As we wind down another year of highlighting black philanthropy, we’re taking a look back at our most...
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Redefining Philanthropy: How African-Americans Give Back
Black Americans gave a higher % of their incomes to charity than any other ethnic group in '12 (@WK_Kellogg_Fdn) @BlkGivesBack tells us why— NPR's Tell Me More (@TellMeMoreNPR) December 30, 2013Black...
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Black Theater Company Rebuilds, Sets Course for Future
A scene from Blues for an Alabama Sky presented by African Continuum Theater CompanyThe African Continuum Theater Company (ACTCo) based in Washington, DC is the only full-time professional black...
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Miami Wealth Advisor Pledges $1M to Alma Mater for Endowed Scholarship Fund
Jennifer and Gerald C. Grant Jr. with FIU College of Business Dean David R. KlockGerald C. Grant Jr. vowed to be the first African American to donate $1 million to his alma materFlorida International...
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Help Preserve African-American History: America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic...
Students in front of a Rosenwald School, created to educate Blacks in the South. Designated as a National Treasure, the schools were funded by Julius Rosenwald,philanthropist and president of Sears,...
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Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation Partners with Coca-Cola to “Pay It...
Comedic Legend and Media Personality Offers Exclusive Apprenticeship Experiences to African-American Youth ATLANTA, GA – Actor, comedian turned media mogul and philanthropist Steve Harvey takes on...
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New York Giants Star Justin Tuck Partners with Retailer to Boost College Savings
Partnership will benefit Justin and Lauran Tuck’s nonprofit R.U.S.H. for LiteracyNEW YORK, NY – New York Giants star player Justin Tuck and his wife Lauran earned an inaugural spot on...
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Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds: New Musical Celebrates Legendary Reggae...
Musical production based on the story by Cedella Marley heads off Broadway to New York City NEW YORK, NY – A jammin’ new musical with live accompaniment featuring the timeless music and lyrics of Bob...
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New Research Center Provides Support to HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions
Dr. Marybeth Gasman, director, Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) and Nelson Bowman III, executive director of development, Prairie View A&M University andCMSI advisory board member...
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Mentors Matter: A Preteen’s Perspective on Mentoring
Twelve-year-old musical prodigy Malik Kofi of Birmingham, Alabama, granted an interview with BlackGivesBack.com in recognition of National Mentoring Month. Even as a pre-teen, Malik is intent on...
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Jack and Jill of America Hosts Inaugural “Power and Potential Day”
Call-to-action asks parents, family and neighbors to make a personal commitment to help youth reach their potential WASHINGTON, DC – Jack and Jill of America, Inc., an African-American family...
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The Insider: Author Nicole Lewis Examines the Convergence of Racism and Class...
Between a Silver Spoon and The Struggle: Reflections on the Intersection of Racism and Class Privilege is the newly released book by Nicole Lewis and Resource Generation. A central question of the...
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Apollo Theater Celebrates 80 Years of Artistic Innovation and Community...
Apollo Theater president and CEO Jonelle Procope, Apollo Legend Chuck Jackson and Apollo Theater in-househistorian and tour director Billy Mitchell Theater Extends Legacy with Launch of Public Phase of...
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Diverse Voices in Giving: New Video Shares Stories of African American...
Philanthropists and art collectors Bernard and Shirley Kinsey “There is this notion about black people not giving and helping each other, and it’s totally inaccurate and false.” -- Bernard KinseyWhy...
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Harlem Globetrotters Owner Donates $3M to Alma Mater
The University of Illinois has announced a $3 million gift from alum Mannie Jackson, former Fighting Illini basketball player and chairman and owner of the Harlem Globetrotters. The gift will support...
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African American Philanthropy Events for Black History Month 2014
Valaida Fullwood at a Giving Back book signing in NC.PHOENIX, AZThe Arizona Community Foundation’s Black Philanthropy Initiative will host its 2014 Feed Your Soul lecture series featuring Valaida...
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Charlotte Giving Circle Celebrates Black History Month
Book display at the “We’re Bringing Giving Back” presentation in February 2013 In observance of Black History Month, Charlotte’s New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP-Charlotte) is...
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Tap Prodigy Launches Foundation to Educate, Inspire and Unify the World...
Cartier Williams is a child protégé of tap dance, first learning the art form at the age of 4. Just two years later, he won an Apollo Kids talent contest at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem....
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Health Activist Launches Young Professionals Event Series to Support African...
By Akira Barclay, NY ContributorNana Eyeson-Akiwowo is a committed and compassionate health activist/warrior, mother and wife. In 2006 she founded African Health Now (AHN), a nonprofit organization...
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