Blog Profile / blackgivesback
| URL : | http://www.blackgivesback.blogspot.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Ethnicity & Race / African American | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1357 | |
| Posts / Week: | 5.6 | |
| Archived Since: | October 30, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Ujima Legacy Fund: A New Giving Circle Created by and for African American Men
Damon Jiggetts, Reginald Gordon and Robert Dortch, founders of the Ujima Legacy Fund (Photo credit: Jay Paul)
A new giving circle created by and for African American men has launched in Richmond, VA – the Ujima Legacy Fund. On May 23,...Show More Summary
African American Sites Among 26th Annual List of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places®
Abyssinian Meeting House in Portland, Maine (Photo credit: Katie Uffelman)
2013 List Includes the Mountain View Black Officers’ Club in Arizona and the Abyssinian Meeting House in Portland, Maine
Washington, DC – The National Trust for...Show More Summary
College Bound Brotherhood 2.0 Celebrates African American Males Headed to College
By Tokiwa T. Smith
San Francisco Bay Area Contributor
The College Bound Brotherhood 2.0 will celebrate the accomplishments of young college bound Black men throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday, June 19th at a special graduation ceremony. Show More Summary
Apollo Theater Honors Chaka Khan at Apollo Spring Gala Benefit and Concert, Raises 1.5 Million
Apollo Legend Hall of Fame inductee, Chaka Khan and Paul Tudor Jones, Co-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Tudor Investment Corporation and Apollo Theater board member on stage at the Apollo Spring Gala 2013
New Legends Hall of Fame Inductee Chaka Khan joined on stage by Mary J. Show More Summary
Fourth Annual William Wilson Invitational Benefits Victims of Domestic Abuse
Clothier William Wilson (r) with Justin Kutcher of Fox Sports at the Pre-Pairings Party of the William Wilson Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament on May 20, 2013 in Charlotte, NC.
Family violence motivated clothier William WilsonShow More Summary
BLOOM Initiative for L.A.’s Black Male Youth Celebrates One Year with Town Hall Meeting
Event designed to offer solutions for L.A.’s nearly 5,000 system involved black male youth
Actor and BLOOM spokesperson Larenz Tate Will Tweet Live From The Event – Follow @LarenzTate To Ask Questions
LOS ANGELES – The California Community...Show More Summary
New Generation of African American Philanthropists Celebrates 7th Anniversary
Group portrait of New Generation of African American Philanthropists featured in Giving Back, which was published by the giving circle.
Award winning Charlotte giving circle reaches milestone, reflects on accomplishments and revs upShow More Summary
The Insider: Ed Foster-Simeon, President and CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation
Ed Foster-Simeon (left) with First Lady Michelle Obama at a U.S. Soccer Foundation event.
Our latest Insider is a U.S. Navy veteran and a champion for soccer as a vehicle for youth development and social change. Ed Foster-Simeon is president and CEO of the U.S. Show More Summary
Harlem Art Center Hosts “Art Splash, Larger Than Life” Honoring Business and Community Leaders
Event celebrated contributions of famed artist LeRoy Neiman
HARLEM, NY- The Council of Advisors of The LeRoy Neiman Art Center recently hosted its 2nd annual fundraiser, "Art Splash, Larger Than Life" that honored Muhammad Ali, Councilwoman Inez E. Show More Summary
New Orleans Native Cultivates a New Generation of Homegrown Jazz Musicians in Charlotte
By Valaida Fullwood, Charlotte Contributor
Music Camp Gives Youth A New Way to Play Over the Summer
Charlotte, NC — American jazz aficionado and tuba player, Allan Jaffe once said, “New Orleans is the only place I know of where you ask...Show More Summary
Grammy Award Winning Artist Swizz Beatz and Renowned Visual Artist Carrie Mae Weems Honored at Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner
Honorees Carrie Mae Weems, Swizz Beatz, Donna Karan and Peter Beard, and Tommy Hilfiger at the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner 2013 in New York City.
By Stacey Trammel, Contributor
NEW YORK, NY – Kasseem ‘Swiss Beatz’ Dean, Grammy...Show More Summary
The International Youth Leadership Institute Celebrates 24th Year Anniversary
By Akira Barclay, NY Contributor
New York, NY – On Wednesday, May 8th, The International Youth Leadership Institute (IYLI) held “Open the Doors to the World,” their 24th Year Anniversary Benefit at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. Show More Summary
Mentoring Matters: Why Young Professionals and Others Must Mentor
Last year we profiled David McGhee as the first Insider for BlackGivesBack’s Black Men and Boys Series. At the time, David was program director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, and he shared tips for mentoring young black males. Show More Summary
‘Secret Supper Club’ Hosts Gathering of Women Leaders on Business, Mentorship and Philanthropy
Christina Lewis Halpern, Demetria L. Lucas and Ellen Chube attend Diversity Affluence's Secret Supper Club on May 30, 2013 in New York City.
Second dinner series supported launch of inaugural Women with Purpose Global Summit
NEW YORK,...Show More Summary
Case Foundation Executive Tapped to Lead Social Innovation Fund
Recognized leader in philanthropy, innovation and public-private partnerships joins Obama Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has announced that Michael Smith will join their agency as Director of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) beginning in July. Show More Summary
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol’s VOICES 9 Benefit Celebrates Commitment to Empowering Youth Leaders
Founder and Executive Director of Brotherhood/Sister Sol Khary Lazarre-White, Tamron Hall and Malik Yoba at VOICES 9, the annual benefit for Brotherhood/Sister Sol in New York City.
By Akira Barclay, NY Contributor
NEW YORK, NY—The Brotherhood/Sister Sol hosted its ninth annual VOICES benefit on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at New York City’s ESPACE. Show More Summary
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago Hosts Spring Fundraiser with Mayor Cory Booker
By Sandra C. Davis, Chicago Contributor
CHICAGO, IL – The Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. (BWLA) recently hosted a Spring Fundraiser featuring an inspiring conversation with Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey, moderated by the Honorable Patricia Brown Holmes (pictured). Show More Summary
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Open Elementary School in Haiti
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a private nonprofit organization with a sisterhood of over 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, and the Delta Research...Show More Summary
Author of Landmark Book on Black Philanthropy Garners Honor from Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Valaida Fullwood named Lake Institute Distinguished Visitor for 2014, First African American bestowed the honor
A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. Proverbs 18:16
Upon naming the selection for 2014, Dr. Show More Summary
The Indiana University Lily Family School of Philanthropy Sponsors Friends of Ebonie's Inaugural Philanthropy Summit Targeting Black Millennials
Guests at Defining Young Black Philanthropy: DC (Feb. 2013)
On June 14 - 15 in New York City, Friends of Ebonie will host the first Summit to strengthen giving efforts for young, black professionals
New York, NY - Leading social impact organization for young black philanthropy, Friends of Ebonie is back at it again. Show More Summary