Tradition of Giving- Celebrating Our Philanthropy
The tradition of Black philanthropy predates the Civil War. Black men and women joined with White abolitionists in the spirit of giving time, money and activism.
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A Black Woman’s Business Model: Savvy, Community, Self-Reliance
Madam C. J. Walker, one of the first self-made millionaire women in America, used business savvy and civic leadership to uplift Black women, creating space for philanthropy and self-employment.
Celebrating Our Philanthropy: Black Women’s Giving Legacy
In this season of thanks and giving, we celebrate Black women who epitomize the generosity, courage, and dedication that define Black philanthropy.
Yes Trump Won, Here’s What Happens Next
Many of us have been feeling some kind of way since the 2024 election. Keith Boykin answers six big questions for Black America and warns, “Buckle up, folks. We’re in for a bumpy ride."
Young, Gifted & Bro: Taking Control of the Future
In celebration of the next generation of leaders, Unerased To Be Young, Gifted and Vote spoke with young women who are mobilizing young voters.To Be Young, Gifted and Bro will feature GenZ/Millennial men.
To Be Young, Gifted & VOTE: They Understand the Assignment
In celebration of the next generation of leaders, Unerased To Be Young, Gifted and Vote spoke with young women who are mobilizing young voters. To Be Young, Gifted and Bro will feature GenZ/Millennial men.
Navigating the Civic Hell Hole for Formerly Incarcerated
Across the nation, formerly incarcerated people confront a patchwork quilt of barriers, poll taxes and hoops that create a kind of civic hell hole denying returning citizens the right to cast a ballot.
The Passions of Danny Glover
To celebrate American workers, we resurface an interview with actor and humanitarian Danny Glover. Conducted in 2017, Glover’s reflections on the centrality of organized labor in the sustained fight for freedom and racial justice resonate today.
Paris – Where the Black Diaspora Meets
Julia Browne, historian and tour guide, takes us back to Paris as a meeting place for descendants of Africa scattered across the globe.
Black Music: The Sound of Freedom
From the spirituals flowed melodies for the soul. It transitioned to a syncopation, improv of early folk music evolving into blues, jazz, gospel, swing, R&B and Hip-Hop.
