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For black and brown artists to escape the “starving artist” narrative, we need a spotlight, center stage. But the unfortunate truth is, artists from our community often don't find those opportunities on the stages that define personal brands and careers. As an organization created by artists, for artists, my team decided to start from the bottom and build our own stage with edenat.org. This #GivingTuesday, you can help us get one step closer by donating to our mission—to create a paradise on earth for artists of color. 100% of your gifts go to: - Bringing the captivating 'Witness' Exhibit by Genel Ambrose to Miami during Miami Art Week, highlighting black women artists. - Offering exhibition opportunities to 10+ underrepresented artists of color. - Providing lunches to 250+ artists during our Creative Entrepreneurship Summit. - Creating performance opportunities for 5 talented musicians of color. - Ensuring fair compensation for 20+ artists, creators, and chefs. - Hosting a community service day, distributing 1,000+ lunches to Miami citizens in need. Will you help us reach our goal? Click to support! https://lnkd.in/g4FebUTz If you can’t donate, don’t trip! A simple re-share will create a whole lotta impact. See the comments for the event site if you want to attend! #EdenAt #GivingTuesday2023 #SupportArtistsOfColor"

When I see a post of some company that historically do not have products or a line of makeup for women of color; of whom I have never see a Black sales associate nor employee; however, want to make an impact in one month out of 12, I’m interested in what they do for 12 months not what they say for one month. After listening to the video included in EsteeLauders post, I must point out that all efforts to build up/honor melaninated people is a short lived topic. The term “Inclusion” now overrides the right of just and equal treatment and human rights for those of Diaspora. The inclusion of women, LGBTQ and immigrants still migrating into the US, of which all people deserves equal human rights; that should not even be the question or up for debate. However, the merging of these groups under the same label is a ploy and attempt to futher kick Diaspora’s under the bus by taking precident over Melaninated people and taking focus from the real issue—Reperations. Black Girl Freedom Week is an insult. Until America and the world repent of their false inclusion agenda, matrix and biased mindsets, those of Diaspora will continually be marginalized and forced to the back of the line. #RestitutionMustBeMade #ReperationsMustBePaid #BlackHistoryEveryMonth #EsteeLauder #BlackGirlFreedomWeekisAnInsult #BlackGirlFreedomFund #GrantmakersforGirlsofColor

Cracks in the Foundation: Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People in the DMV details how the disparities in areas like education, income, employment and housing for Black residents in the District of Columbia, southern Maryland, and northern Virginia areas (commonly known as the DMV) are not random or natural occurrences but are a string of conscious choices that repeatedly harmed communities. Using publicly available quantitative and qualitative research, the report details how the great wealth that made local philanthropy possible harmed the region’s Black residents in four distinct sectors: media, housing, employment, and healthcare. It also provides a framework for foundations to not only understand their past, but how they may start acknowledging and addressing these harms with community residents. The report is available for download at https://bit.ly/liRI24

📣 Today National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy released "Cracks in the Foundation: Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People in the DMV". This comprehensive and powerful body of work was led by my coworker Katherine Ponce, MBA, MS alongside countless others who have stewarded this work for over two years. I encourage you to read it!📣 Institutional philanthropy's systemic underfunding of Black communities and Black-led institutions has been called out by activists and advocates in the movement for racial justice for decades. Folks in the movement for reparations have also long highlighted that increased funding to racial justice work, while critical, is not the same as reckoning with the harms caused to specific Black people and communities by the founders of philanthropic institutions as they generated their philanthropic capital. "Cracks in the Foundation" compiles, contextualizes and publishes the historical connections between philanthropic wealth origins, past harms, and modern-day racial disparities to provide an invitation and a roadmap for philanthropy to exercise responsibility for past harms by finding ways to repair, heal, and restore local communities harmed by the actions and decisions that created charitable wealth.  #DCReparations #ReparationsMatter #DMVHistory  #ResponsivePhilanthropy #RacialJustice

We should be clear that our movements and movement leaders are targets for right-wing disinformation, legislation, strategy, and violence. And those attacks are well-funded.

"We’re not going to stop being unapologetic about the importance and urgency of investing in Black power building, communities, and solutions." Our Executive Director, Marc Philpart, spoke with Philanthropy News Digest about the needs of Black-led and serving organizations, how sustained funding plays a part in organizing efforts, and what philanthropy must consider when working with the Black community. Read the full article ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3EumVgq

Just came across an inspiring new Gen Z student magazine from The New 3Rs Inc.! This publication features meticulously composed essays and poems and directly stems from student engagement with The New 3Rs online curriculum on Black History, racial justice, and responsive philanthropy. You can check out the publication at TheNew3Rs.org. #youthdevelopment #responsivephilanthropy #racialjustice #socialjustice #philanthropy

Our founder and executive director, who many in the community know as "Dupree," sat down for an inspiring conversation with Canvas Rebel to discuss the impact that the EJS Project has in our community. "The journey into [the nonprofit world] began when I recognized the significant disparities faced by black minority kids, such as lower high school graduation rates, increased incarceration rates, and involvement in violent activities," Dupree says. "Witnessing these issues firsthand, I was determined to take action and create a platform that would address these challenges directly." 👉 Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/ercwgSVB

The Village (noun): An intentionally curated space supporting Black leaders and resourcing nonprofits primarily impacting Black community members. Check out this snippet from my interview with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee discussing the geneses of the work (which would not exist without the dedication and persistence of Dawn Stone & Ron Johnson), why this space is long overdue, & the creating a legacy of belonging & representation in the impact sector. Stay tuned for more! Learn more at nashvillevillage.org #BlackLeadersMatter #InvestInBlackLeaders #ImpactSector

We are still fighting for freedom, regardless of being “given” a day. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and enslaved people were now free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Recognizing Juneteenth is more than just acknowledging a date; it’s about honoring the struggles and achievements of Black Americans, reflecting on our history, and committing to actions that promote equality and justice. As businesses and individuals, we have the power and responsibility to show up for Black communities. One impactful way to do this is by supporting nonprofits that are dedicated to expanding their reach and helping those who are disenfranchised. Organizations like Fearless Fund, Colorful Connections, and more are on the front lines, working tirelessly to create opportunities and provide resources to those in need. By donating to these nonprofits, we can help amplify their efforts in areas such as education, economic empowerment, health care, and criminal justice reform. Your support can make a real difference in building a more equitable society. Let’s use this Juneteenth to not only celebrate but also to take meaningful action. Together, we can foster a future where freedom and equality are truly realized for all. Colorful Connections: https://lnkd.in/ekrcuvn3 Fearless Fund: https://www.fearless.fund/ #Juneteenth #Equality #SupportBlackCommunities #Nonprofit #Donate #SocialJustice #DiversityAndInclusion #happyjuneteenthiscomplicated #inclusion