The Greater Phila. Black Philanthropic Network (Philly BPN) promotes #equity in #philanthropy & the cultivation & support of Black professionals in the sector.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined May 2015
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Yes! We know this is bad. We are all living it. Can we now start sharing ideas about SOLUTIONS? Or perhaps it's time to take an honest look at exactly how we got here... #Racism #TimesUp #ThisIsAmerica #MakeItRight #NoBetterTime
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Question for the white folks on my tl:
What are you doing to make sure that you're raising children who won't kill mine?
What Cities Are Doing About Housing and Homelessness During the Pandemic nextcity.org/events/detail/w…
Slaves were emancipated in 1863, but Antoinette Harrell says her genealogical research revealed many of them were kept on plantations, including the former Waterford Plantation in Killona, LA nearly 100 years later: bit.ly/2SFdWly via @StCharlesHerald #ThisIsAmerica
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“They are told to stay at home, but they must work, in service jobs, many of them at minimum wage.
They rely on public transportation to get there. The CTA buses and trains are petri dishes for COVID-19.
On the street, they are threatened by police,”
chicago.suntimes.com/columni…
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On this day in 1861, Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter - initiating the Civil War in an effort to preserve slavery in the South.
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We've put together a collection of #COVID19 resources for #philanthropy and #nonprofits: bit.ly/2vOPTIo
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"Our current crisis is showing us what is & isn't working, in the world & in our sector.
There is no better time for trust-based philanthropy--we need trust & partnership to reimagine a society that works for everyone." - @PiaVision
#trustbasedphilanthropy #PhilanthropyCA
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The Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund offers grants or zero-interest loans to local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more ⬇️ phila.gov/programs/philadelp…
“A woman of color is enthusiastically hired by white leadership. She begins to experience harmful workplace norms. Perhaps she tries to point out inequities. That’s when the ‘honeymoon period’ ends.” bit.ly/3bvRKSg via @CatapultStory @NadiaOwusu
VIDEO: The US military has made progress in ending racial discrimination. The rest of our country must as well: brook.gs/2U2dgGi via @BrookingsMetro
New study shows racism may shorten black Americans' lifespans: nbcnews.to/3cNE1Hb via @NBCNews
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While students are out of school, they can still find free meals and safe spaces near them.
Find a site near you ➡️ bit.ly/2TPka2J
#PHLed
ALT Graphic with map and this text: Free meals for students Monday-Friday
#BlackHer2020: #Reparations or Pay Me What You Owe Me. "It’s important to note that reparations are already part of the American experience. The Japanese who were interned during World War II were given cash and an apology." bit.ly/3cQEMzd via #BlackHer
28 Black-Owned Restaurants to Check Out in Philadelphia: vstphl.ly/2TH4xu9 via @VisitPhilly
In Philly, how will the #2020Census count people experiencing #homelessness?: bit.ly/3cyauB5 via @kensingtonvoice #GetCounted #Census #PhillyCounts2020 #PhillyCounts #BrokeInPhilly
Rapper and Philadelphia native @TierraWhack gives back to her hometown: bit.ly/33ldEUV via @PhillyTrib #Philanthropy #BlackPhilanthropy #BlackPhilanthropyPHL #WhyILovePhilly
New book celebrates Philadelphia's Black female leaders: bit.ly/3cExTRF via @PhillyTrib @TheyCarriedUs #BlackWomenLead #WOCequity #RaceToLead #RemakeTheTable #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlMagicPHL
Did You Know? -
According to @uscensusbureau, in July 2018, there were 166 MILLION females in the U.S. and 161.1 million males: bit.ly/38DwLKO #WomensHistoryMonth #2020Census #GetCounted #Census #PhillyCounts2020 #PhillyCounts