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Heavyweight in Philanthropy Weighs In
Charles and I, along with members of New Generation of African American Philanthropists, have invited a cross-section of thought leaders to preview Giving Back and provide advance commentary on the...
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UPenn Scholar Marybeth Gasman: ‘Beautiful book that masterfully demonstrates...
Our most recent advance commentary comes from Dr. Marybeth Gasman, professor, University of Pennsylvania and author of Uplifting a People: African American Philanthropy and Education and thirteen other...
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Silver-lined Cloud
Yesterday, I told you that I felt a cloud forming. And I was so right. (Wordle strikes again!) Using advance commentary from over a dozen previewers of Giving Back, this lovely word cloud emerged. May...
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Philanthropy Reframed
Once again, I’m expressing gratitude for generous advance commentary on Giving Back. Deborah Holmes is a communications exec at GFW and a leader of the Black Women Donors’ Action Group. Her words...
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Love’s Labor Finds Favor
Along with the rain, wonderful news continued pouring in over Labor Day weekend. In addition to Giving Back being featured on the blog PHILANTHROPY 2173, I learned the book may be released two weeks...
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‘The most powerful representation of philanthropy that I have seen…’
I reach but cannot grasp words to plumb the depth of my gratification and overwhelming joy when previewers of Giving Back share their reactions to its stories and photography. A long hope has been that...
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The Links: Threading Together Our Communities with Philanthropy
Charles W. Thomas Jr, photographer Giving Back illuminates traditions of giving within African American communities and highlights numerous historic organizations that exemplify Black philanthropy. One...
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Cloudy Days
Rain falling steadily outside, I decided to post a word cloud. Yep, I’m at it again. Just like here...here…and here. The words of praise pouring in for Giving Back flood me with delight. — VF Artful...
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Dr. Ivye Allen: ‘Must have book of our history, great teaching toolkit’
Charles W. Thomas Jr., photographer Deeper discussions about philanthropy and more mindful giving are ongoing aims of the Giving Back Project. The book Giving Back, a centerpiece of the project, is...
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For a truer, deeper understanding of American philanthropy
“[Giving Back] is a must read for all who want a truer and deeper understanding of American philanthropy in particular philanthropy in the Black community. Historical analysis and rich personal...
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