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Tag: Charity
Conversation with Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson, Founder of Black Philanthropy Month
"I am giving voice to African-Americans leading the charge in giving back and facilitating philanthropy..."
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Free Alternative Spring Break Opportunity
The non-profit organization CODE2040 is offering Black and Latino college students an all expenses paid opportunity to explore the tech world with an alternative spring break in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Tech Trek, CODE2040’s new program, gives college students …
2015 Non-Profit Spotlight: Blessings in a Backpack
That one moment convinced me as to the importance of the work of Blessings in a Backpack. For us it’s just a cheese stick. For the little girl, it was a critical part of her weekend. The cheese stick would …
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Pro Athlete Gives $1,000,000 to Charity
Star basketball player Derrick Rose donated $1,000,000 to Chicago’s After School Matters program yesterday! Thank you Mr. Rose for helping kids in our city. Hopefully you will inspire other athletes to follow your lead. To read more, click on the …
Black Male Philanthropy
Philanthropist Reggie Gordon gave a thought-provoking and inspirational TEDX talk on a way Black men in Richmond, Virginia are working together to give back the less fortunate. The idea had been percolating with Reggie since his attendance at the Million Man …
Peter Buffett’s Take on Charity
Peter Buffett, the son of investment guru Warren Buffet, wrote a provocative op-ed, The Charitable-Industrial Complex, which appeared in the New York Times on July 26th. It is a fascinating piece that takes the traditional world of philanthropy to task. …
Philanthropic Finesse 