Black Philanthropy Is Black Freedom

Kinship. Community. Accountability. Black people have long given our time, talent, and treasure to care for our communities. Black families have always been generous — giving a higher proportion of our incomes than any other racial group.

Though we may not call it philanthropy, giving is embedded in Black culture. It’s foundational to who we are.

This August, a collaboration of Black philanthropic leaders and allies are joining together to uplift the power of Black collective giving with the launch of Black Philanthropy Month in Washington state. It’s an opportunity to demystify philanthropy — recognizing the vital contributions of Black people to shaping societal giving and celebrating our rich legacy of generosity.

Read more at Seattle Medium: https://seattlemedium.com/black-philanthropy-month-is-black-freedom/