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There is a long and storied tradition of philanthropy in the Black community. It is a tradition that is alive and expanding. Because Black philanthropy is underrecognized, an exhibit and educational opportunity will soon appear in Washtenaw County. It's called, "Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited." WEMU's David Fair takes a look at how that is playing out in Southeast Michigan and Washtenaw County with Colin Mays, co-chair of the Soul of Philanthropy Michigan, and Janet Haynes, chair of the African American Endowment Fund in Washtenaw County.
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Many are unaware that August is Black Philanthropy Month. The Reverend Mashod Evans Sr. is senior pastor at Bethel AME Church in Ann Arbor. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the longstanding tradition of charity and philanthropy in the African American community and the generational impacts it has made.
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The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation is under new direction. Shannon Polk took over as president and CEO late last year. The foundation is a trusted philanthropic resource in Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Dr. Polk for a look at what the future holds for the foundation.
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Inspiring a generation of college students, studying a variety of subjects, to consider careers in the arts is the goal of the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Michigan Culture Corps Internship Fund at the University of Michigan. Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact" and meet Lizzie and Jon as they tell us why they believe students and cultural organizations can benefit from a diversity of talents.
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It's another Women’s History month edition of "Washtenaw United." David Fair talks with 99-year old Molly Dobson. She has spent much of her life here in Washtenaw County and has long been a philanthropic and community-driven leader, including efforts to better support and empower women.
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Mackenzie Scott and Dan Jewett recently gave away $2.7 billion to “286 teams empowering voices the world needs to hear.” Neutral Zone (NZ) was surprised…
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The United Way's National Day of Action is right around the corner. Local volunteers in communities around the country work on a number of projects aimed…
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Alan S. Brown, a former director of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, is now a leading researcher and expert on the nonprofit arts. He is also a trusted…
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The Arts Alliance's annual "pARTy" is just under a week away, and among those being honored are Bill and Mary Kinley. Their philanthropic work has…
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Last week, Aaron P. Dworkin was shown how much of a force he is in the creative industry. His spouse, Afa S. Dworkin, has done her share to expand…