philanthropy

The city of Flint Water Plant is illuminated by moonlight on Jan. 23, 2016, in Flint, Michigan. The state approved new funds for the city yesterday.
Wei Jia, Azadeh Shahshahani  Apr 26, 2019 4:54PM EDT

From Notre Dame to Flint, Our Giving Exposes Who We Are [Op-Ed]

Writer Wei Jia and Project South’s Azadeh Shahshahani explore why the cathedral is being rebuilt by billionaires, but—five years after the water crisis began—Flint still doesn’t have safe water.
A 100 dollar bills out of focus layinf on top of each other with one 10 dollar bill in the forefront in focus
catherine lizette gonzalez  Oct 23, 2018 11:18AM EDT

'Decolonizing Wealth' Addresses Philanthropy's White Supremacy Problem, Offers Solutions

In his new book, “Decolonizing Wealth,” Native author and philanthropist Edgar Villanueva confronts the colonial dynamics at play in philanthropy and builds a framework centered on communities of color.  
Kenrya Rankin  May 3, 2016 12:24PM EDT

Afeni Shakur, Black Panther and Tupac's Mother, Dead at 69

The revolutionary was more than just the inspiration behind “Dear Mama.”
Sameer Rao  Apr 28, 2016 3:31PM EDT

Questlove Talks Prince's Philanthropy On 'Fresh Air'

The Roots’ drummer and producer spoke at length with host Terry Gross about Prince, “The Tonight Show” and his new book, “Something To Food About.”
Sameer Rao  Jul 20, 2015 5:14PM EDT

VIDEO: Idris Elba Sorta Breakdances in New 'Star Trek' Philanthropic Promo

The actor, the latest to be added to the line-up of the new ‘Star Trek’ film, is charming as always while dancing for a new philanthropic venture and contest attached to the film. 
Sameer Rao  Jun 18, 2015 10:59PM EDT

Mark Zuckerberg to Pay For Undocumented Students' Tuition

The Facebook CEO and his wife pledged $5 million in scholarships to The Dream.US. 
Qimmah Saafir  Apr 1, 2015 12:01PM EDT

Fighting World Hunger Helps Viola Davis Heal

The successful actress reconciles with her past through changing the future.
Kai Wright  Sep 15, 2010 3:12PM EDT

How to Build, and Support, Movement Leadership

ARC’s Terry Keleher on how nonprofits can create racial justice trailblazers.