By Quameiha Raymond-Ducheine, storytelling associate The African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together” encapsulates the essence of Black philanthropic giving. Historically, Black philanthropy has ...

By Quameiha Raymond-Ducheine, storytelling associate In the prevailing narrative surrounding philanthropy, Black Americans are often stereotyped as passive recipients rather than active contributors. This perception obscures the rich history of Black generosity and the transformative ...

Growing up, I remember seeing my parents faithfully tithe 10% of their earnings to the church, volunteer at the local nursing home and send a modest donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at the end ...

By Nikonie Brown-McManus, digital content associate As an attorney, Tiffany McKenzie assists clients with estate planning and giving back. While Tiffany has experience working with the Community Foundation professionally, she recently began working with the ...

By Nikonie Brown-McManus, digital content associate Maya Packer is a sophomore public relations major at the University of Southern California (USC) where she serves as the editor of Black., a vertical of Annenberg Media that ...

Black Philanthropy Month, founded by Dr. Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland in 2011, takes place every August and is a celebration of giving throughout the African diaspora. The theme for 2022 is the “Fierce Urgency of Now: ...