A Few Words about the Harry Belafonte and Jay Z ‘Beef’
In an interview with Alexandra Zawia of the Hollywood Reporter in August 2012, Harry Belafonte, said, “And I think one of the great abuses of this modern time is that we should have had
Stories about African American philanthropists are important
In this TEDxCharlotte Talk, writer, Valaida Fullwood and photographer, Charles Thomas explain how the creation of their book, Giving Back, helped to re-frame portraits of philanthropists. Since publication in 2011, the book was named 10
What Does Hunger in America Look Like?
According to Feeding America‘s 2012 Hunger in America Report, 1 in 6 Americans live in a food insecure household. That equates to roughly 50 million people. And, 1 in 5 children live in a food-insecure
Using Patient Capital to Reduce Poverty
“Today, poor people the world over are seeking opportunity and choice to have greater dignity in their lives- and they want to do it themselves, even if they need a little help. Today we have
Musings About Poverty
Last week I wrote about my unforgettable experience with poverty tourism. Since writing that post, I have begun to question whether philanthropic and governmental support will ever eradicate the type of poverty I witnessed. Most
On Poverty Tourism in the Dominican Republic
Last week I went to the Dominican Republic for a much needed vacation. Contrary to popular belief, non-profit workers take time-off. Well, at least we try, I think. Truthfully, I believe everyone should take a