
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.

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.

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.