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Evidence, A Dance Company to Host Torch Ball with Honorary Chairs Tonya Lewis...
Filmmaker Spike Lee and choreographer Ronald K. Brown, artistic director of Evidence, A Dance Company at the 8th annual gala in February 2012. Lee will serve as an honorary chair for 2013 alongside...
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Creating the Next Generation of STEM Professionals of African Descent
By Tokiwa T. Smith - San Francisco/Oakland Contributor This week is National Engineers Week, which focuses on encouraging youth to pursue careers in engineering. As we celebrate Black History Month,...
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NBA Stars Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony Host "Catalyst Brunch" During All...
NBA All Stars Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul with ESPN analyst Chris Broussard and Open Society Foundations' Shawn Dove at the Catalyst Brunch held during the 2013 NBA All Star Weekend in Houston,...
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The Apollo Theater Holds 3rd Annual Dining with the Divas Luncheon
Diva Committee 2013: Michele Gadsden-Williams, Joannie Danielides, Yolanda Ferrell-Brown, Star Jones, Jonelle Procope, Rita Jammet, Carolyn Minick-Mason and Jacqueline Nickelberry, Esq.Fundraiser...
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The Insider: Jamel Robinson, An Advocate for New York's Foster Care Youth
In New York City, there are nearly 14,000 children in foster care, with almost 6,000 new youth entering the system every year. Of those youth, approximately 1/3 are between the ages of 13-19, and...
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JPMorgan Hosts Daughter of Reginald F. Lewis for Exclusive BlackGivesBack...
Inaugural event for BlackGivesBack to feature Christina Lewis Halpern, daughter of the late business titan and Valaida Fullwood, author of “Giving Back” NEW YORK, NY – This week, BlackGivesBack.com...
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UNCF Leaders’ Luncheon Brings Together Chicago Education and Civic Leaders to...
Organization Previews New “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste”® PSA Campaign Featuring UNCF Chicago Scholarship Recipients Chicago, Illinois – UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest...
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African American Millennials Gather in the Nation's Capital for Series Event,...
Defining Young Black Philanthropy moderator David Johns; Panelists: Stefanie Brown-James, Kezia Williams, Ebonie Johnson Cooper (event host), Rita Lassiter and Clarence Wardell III.On February 21st,...
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Vision Gala Honors Vanessa L. Williams and Raises...
Meshea Ashton, Kendrick Ashton, Vanessa L. Williams, Spencer Means, and Valentino Carlotti, grand gala sponsor, attend the 2013 Vision Gala for the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City. New York,...
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Proteus Fund Now Accepting Applications for 2013-2014 Diversity Fellowship in...
The Proteus Fund is pleased to announce that applications for the 2013-2014 Diversity Fellowship are now being accepted until Monday, April 8, 2013 at 5pm EST. Proteus Fund is a national grant making...
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The Insider: Cedric Brown, CEO of the Mitchell Kapor Foundation
By Tokiwa Smith, BGB Contributor Our latest Insider is Cedric Brown, CEO of the Mitchell Kapor Foundation, an Oakland, CA based family foundation, which supports organizations that provoke social...
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YWCA of the City of New York Honors Top Executives at 39th Annual Academy of...
Marcia Sells, YWCA of the City of New York CEO Danielle Moss-Lee, Honoree Michele Burns, Carol Massar and Honoree Gerard LaRocca New York, NY – On Friday, February 15, 2013, the YWCA of the City of New...
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Announces New Executive: Monica Newman McCluney
WASHINGTON, DC - The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is pleased to announce that Monica Newman McCluney has joined the organization as Vice President of Proprietary Programs & Strategic...
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One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York City Celebrates 50 Years of Service...
Hon. Charles B. Rangel presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mayor David Dinkins, one of the founders of the organization, at the One Hundred Black Men 50th Anniversary Celebration. They are...
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Inaugural Event for BlackGivesBack Presented by JPMorgan Chase Highlights...
Valaida Fullwood, author of “Giving Back” and Christina Lewis Halpern, author of “Lonely at the Top,” were the featured speakers at BlackGivesBack's inaugural event presented by JPMorgan Chase and its...
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The Insider: Bilen Mesfin Packwood, A Strategic Communicator for Changemakers
By Tokiwa Smith, Contributor “Communications is the secret sauce that nonprofits and changemakers can use to succeed in their work to make our communities better.” - Bilen Mesfin Packwood What comes to...
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Concert Pianist Jade Simmons Headlines Children's Charity Event
By Marshay Williams, Guest Contributor PALM BEACH, FL – On February 25, 2013, over 250 supporters gathered for the Hibiscus Children’s Center 22nd Annual Jo Covelli Fashion Show and Luncheon with...
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DC Nonprofits Pitch Young African American Philanthropists for $10,000 in...
WASHINGTON, DC - On Saturday, March 16, 2013, five DC nonprofits will compete for $10,000 in grants funded by 50 Capital Cause Young Philanthropists, many of whom are entry-level professionals....
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Herb Alpert Recognized for Transformational Gift to Harlem School of the Arts
Yvette L. Campbell, Lani Hall Alpert, Herb Alpert, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg cut the ribbon to The Herb Alpert Center in Harlem, NY.By Akira Barclay, NY Contributor HARLEM, NY - On March 11, 2013,...
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DuSable Museum Honors Legendary Artists Geoffrey Holder and Carmen...
Dr. Carol Adams, President and CEO of DuSable Museum; Richard Gamble, Publisher and General Manager, Chicago Magazine; Tony Smith, PNC Bank; Desirée Rogers, Honorary Event Chair and CEO of Johnson...
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