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Philanthropic Leader Appointed First African American Woman President and CEO...
Committed to Increasing Philanthropic Resources for People of Color, TCWF Makes History By Naming Three Distinguished African Americans Into Leadership RolesWoodland Hills, CA – Judy Belk, a seasoned...
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AT&T 28 Days Campaign Celebrates the Next Generation of History Makers
The AT&T 28 Days winning team, Team ODALC, meet for the first time at the Oakland Digital Arts and Literacy Center. L to R: Dan Miller, Omari Worthy, Tracy Gray, and Misty StandmireWhat if you...
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The Insider: Giving Is A Lifestyle For Professor/Artist Najjar Abdul-Musawwir
By Sandra C. Davis, Chicago ContributorInternationally renowned mixed-media artist, professor and social activist Najjar Abdul-Musawwir’s life is centered around art and community giving....
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FACE Africa Gala Celebrates 5 Years of Making Clean Water A Reality
Saran Kaba Jones, founder and executive director of FACE AfricaGala honored Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu, founder of the Tony Elumelu FoundationNEW YORK, NY – On March 22, 2014, FACE Africa...
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ABFE Celebrates Darren Walker as President of the Ford Foundation
Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation and Susan Taylor Batten, President and CEO, ABFENEW YORK, NY – The new president of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker, was fêted at the ABFE Salutes series, a...
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Young Males of Color Interested in Tech: Become an All Star Coder!
Last week to apply to All Star Code’s 2014 Summer Intensive ProgramAll Star Code, a prep program connecting young men of color to the tech industry, is seeking high school 10th and 11th grade students...
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Philanthropists of Color to Gather in Atlanta
Community Investment Network Board of DirectorsATLANTA, GA – From April 11th through 13th, community philanthropists will gather in Atlanta for the 2014 Leadership Summit of the Community Investment...
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African-American Foundation Leaders Celebrated in Detroit
Eric Whitaker, Business Development Consultant, Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P.; Tonya Allen, President and CEO, Skillman Foundation; La June Montgomery Tabron,President and CEO, W.K. Kellogg...
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2014 Upton Sinclair Dinner to Honor Foundation Veteran
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Liberty Hill Foundation will host its annual 2014 Upton Sinclair Dinner on April 22, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton, honoring Kafi Blumenfield with the Diversity in Philanthropy...
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Celebrity Philanthropy in the News
Kelly Rowland Supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaOn Tuesday, April 8, Grammy Award Winning Singer and Actress Kelly Rowland joined the Taco Bell® Foundation for Teens™ and the Boys &...
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Coppin State University Hosts Black Philanthropy Summit 2014: Time, Talent &...
BALTIMORE, MD – BlackGivesBack.com is pleased to serve as a co-sponsor for “Black Philanthropy Summit 2014: Time, Talent & Treasure in Action” hosted by Coppin State University and its Nonprofit...
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The Insider: Dion Chavis, A Positive Voice for Fatherhood
By Akira Barclay, ContributorOur latest Insider is media professional and radio personality Dion “Showtime” Chavis, who was raised in a single-parent home by his mother after losing his father at an...
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Africare Celebrates African-American Leadership at 2014 Bishop John T. Walker...
Africare’s President Darius Mans (left) with Africare’s Co-FoundersC. Payne Lucas and Dr. Joseph C. Kennedy (right), Board Chairman Stephen D. Cashin and Honorary Vice Chair Maria WalkerPeace Corps...
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Three Doctors Foundation to Host Fourteenth Annual Gala, “Raising Hope and...
Gala will honor Emmy-Award winning television host Sherri Shepherd and Rose Rock, mother of comedian Chris RockNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – On Friday, May 2, 2014, Sampson Davis, MD, Rameck Hunt, MD, and George...
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Young Professionals Celebrate Community and Business Leaders at Annual Gala
Northern Virginia Urban League Young Professionals host 5th Annual Black Opal Awards GalaFT. MYER, VA – Young professionals from Northern Virginia and the greater Washington, DC area gathered for the...
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The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation Hosts Powerful Night of Inspiration at...
Event honored Pastor/Activist Corey Brooks, Screen Gems President Clint Culpepper, Philanthropists Magic and Cookie Johnson and Walgreens Chief Diversity Officer Steve PembertonCHICAGO, IL – On May 3,...
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14+ Foundation and Solange Team Up to Advance Education in Africa
Singer and songwriter Solange is flanked by event hosts Darlene and Lizzy Okpo at the “Brooklyn for Africa” benefit party.NEW YORK – The 14+ Foundation held its “Brooklyn for Africa” benefit party on...
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Emory University MBA Team Takes First Place in The Executive Leadership...
Executives from ExxonMobil and The Executive Leadership Foundation joined members of the 2014 Business Case Competition team from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School to celebrate their 1st...
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The Brotherhood/Sister Sol Celebrates “VOICES 10” Benefit
Khary Lazarre-White, co-founder and executive director, Brotherhood/Sister Sol with Cheryl “Salt” James and Michael EalyBy Akira Barclay, ContributorNEW YORK, NY –The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, the...
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New York Urban League Hosts 49th Annual Frederick Douglass Dinner
Honoree Edward Enninful, NYUL President and CEO Arva Rice, Honoree Dr. John B. King, Jr. and Eueal DagneFashion Icon, Education Leader and Corporate Citizen Honored New York, NY – The New York Urban...
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