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
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 mind when one explores a career in philanthropy? Often, program officer and executive positions with foundations usually top the list. Show More Summary
Inaugural Event for BlackGivesBack presented by JPMorgan Chase Highlights Black Philanthropy
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 African American Employee Networking Group (BOLD) in New York City. Show More Summary
One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York City Celebrates 50 Years of Service at 33rd Annual Benefit Gala
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 joined by OHBM President FitzgeraldShow More Summary
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 Initiatives to further develop its growing...Show More Summary
YWCA of the City of New York Honors Top Executives at 39th Annual Academy of Women Leaders Salute Luncheon
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 York hosted its 39th Annual Academy of Women Leaders Salute Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, honoring M. Show More Summary
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 change in communities of color en route to equality. Show More Summary
Proteus Fund Now Accepting Applications for 2013-2014 Diversity Fellowship in Philanthropy
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 organization committed to advancing social justice through democracy, human rights and peace. Show More Summary
Dance Theatre of Harlem Vision Gala Honors Vanessa L. Williams and Raises Nearly $600,000 for Community Engagement and Next Generation Funds
Guest, 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, NY – The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) held its Vision 2013 Gala honoring actress/singer Vanessa L. Show More Summary
African American Millennials Gather in the Nation's Capital for Series Event, Defining Young Black Philanthropy
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, black millennial influencers gathered...Show More Summary
UNCF Leaders’ Luncheon Brings Together Chicago Education and Civic Leaders to Discuss the State of Minority Education
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 and most effective minority education...Show More Summary
JPMorgan Hosts Daughter of Reginald F. Lewis for Exclusive BlackGivesBack Philanthropy Event
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 will host its first ever event presented by JPMorgan and its Black Organization for Leadership Development (BOLD) Business Group. Show More Summary
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 less than 20% expect to be adopted. That...Show More Summary
The Apollo Theater Holds Second 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 Celebrating the Achievements of Extraordinary...Show More Summary
NBA Stars Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony Host "Catalyst Brunch" During All Star Weekend
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, Texas.
HOUSTON, TX – NBA players, celebrities...Show More Summary
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, it is important that we encourageShow More Summary
Evidence, A Dance Company to Host Torch Ball with Honorary Chairs Tonya Lewis Lee and Spike Lee
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 actress Lynn Whitfield will serve as...Show More Summary
Wells Fargo and Museum of the African Diaspora Presents the Kinsey Collection
BlackGivesBack contributor Tokiwa Smith (left) with philanthropist and art collector Shirley Kinsey, February 8 at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco.
By Tokiwa T. Smith, San Francisco /Oakland contributor
As a Florida...Show More Summary
AT&T 28 Days Campaign Celebrates 5th Year with Concert and Speaker Series During Black History Month
Author and activist Kevin Powell inspires the crowd as the featured speaker at AT&T's 28 Days Campaign at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC
2013 campaign kicks off in Washington, D.C. with activist and author Kevin Powell and new...Show More Summary
Connecting with the Black Philanthropic Community
In a guest blog post for Giving in L.A., a blog hosted by the California Community Foundation, BlackGivesBack's NY contributor Akira Barclay shares insight on how community foundations can make meaningful connections to the African American community. Show More Summary
Tour for Diversity in Medicine and Aetna Foundation Rev Up Third Bus Tour to Mentor Med-School-Bound Minority Students
Doctors, Dentists Travel to Six Texas Universities to Advise Future Providers & Help Diversify the Health Care Profession
The Tour for Diversity in Medicine, a volunteer program started by two young doctors, will launch its third bus...Show More Summary