Since arriving on the shores of this place called the United States, we have been Giving Black® to a nation that was not always grateful for the gifts it received. Through gifts of inventiveness, protection, support, and sometimes even life itself, Blacks here gave more than their share.  Recently there has been refocused national and global attention on its significance. The intent here of our conversation is not to provide an exhaustive account of a 400-year history but instead to offer a portrayal of the rich tapestry of Black giving from which we can build a more equitable and inclusive understanding of philanthropy in our communities.  

Our conversation will focus on the ingenuity of Black philanthropy and why its legacy is just as, or even more critical today.  We will discuss the roots of Giving Black and how the formation of Black churches and mutual-aid societies provided the foundation for traditions that we still observe today.  As we celebrate Black History month, we want to close it out with a clear line of sight of how our past is our stepping stone to our future. 

Below, please find all the pertinent information, questions, and/or issues that we would like to address during this event.  Please take a moment to review this information. 

“Giving Boston 2022 and the Twin Panderics: From Moment to Movement” is the first of a two-part series of reports examining philanthropy in Greater Boston. Produced by New England Blacks in Philanthropy (NEBiP), the report was developed over the course of two years, a time marked by a unique series of historic events, including the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and the deaths of numerous Black and Latino/a/x U.S. citizens at the hands of police officers.”

Join our moderator, Bithiah Carter, and five of the sharpest advisors on equity in Boston as we explore this phenomenal moment in philanthropy with opening remarks from Klare Shaw.

Almost one year after Breonna Taylor, George Floyd’s (and the discovery of) Ahmaud Arbery’s murders and the subsequent cries for justice and protests, New England Blacks in Philanthropy asks: Where have we landed, one year after the campaign to defund the police?

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MassGaming celebrates National Women’s Month by promoting the power of women of color in the construction trades. Bithiah Carter discusses changing the narrative around women’s leadership to focus on assets versus deficits.

The Base Women’s leaders changing the narrative around young people of color from liability to valued asset.

Bithiah Carter of NEBiP is reframing what giving, investing, and philanthropy look like in Black Communities.  She led this discussion at  Boston Ujima Project’s third ever #BlackTrust Event in our 2018 Chuck Turner Arts & Lecture Series.

Please join us on Thursday May 3^rd at 6 p.m. for a screening of Passage at St. Augustine.

Boston Public Library
Grove Hall Branch
41 Geneva Avenue
617-427-3337

Join The Community Investment Network’s webinar. “Women in Philanthropy: Why Diversity is Essential.”  Participate in a lively discussion about the impact of creating an expanded vision of diversified giving and what it means to the field.

Celebrating Boston’s
Young Philanthropists and Entrepreneurs!

This Spring, New England Blacks in Philanthropy (NEBiP) launched two very exciting programs to educate our youth about entrepreneurship, philanthropy and the power of collective giving.

In order to honor the achievements of these young entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who participated in Lemonade Day and Our Generation Giving Circle, as well as provide a forum to recognize the gifts they are giving back to the community, New England Blacks in Philanthropy and Babson College are proud to host the Youth Philanthropy Awards Ceremony to convene students, teachers, non-profits and city leaders, and distribute the accolades and dollars generated throughout these two exciting and successful projects.

Understanding the Power of Women Panel
Harvard Law School
July 27, 2018

Bithiah spoke to 100 young women from around the globe about the importance of mentors and how her Wall Street mentor taught her to be prepared for anything. She also emphasized that young women should use learning opportunities and their dreams to become a stronger leader.

On September 13, 2018, the cities of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover experienced a devastating series of gas explosions and fires, resulting in one death, multiple injuries and the destruction of at least 60 homes. Like you, we at the Boston Foundation want to respond in a way that will be of greatest assistance to those affected by this tragedy. A special Lawrence Emergency Fund has been established by the Essex County Community Foundation to aid the families that have experienced medical emergencies, displacement and damage to their homes. We urge you to contribute.

Get Konnected is hosting GK25, the premier networking event for urban professionals. Please join us as we honor 25 Millennial Leaders and Innovators of color changing Boston.

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SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in Seattle for Unity Summit 2019
November 18-22, 2019
For more information, click here.

ABFE’s 2019 Conference, Harambee: Let’s All Pull Together is taking place on April 4-6, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.

Please join us to celebrate World Sickle Cell Day on Wednesday, June 19 at 4:30PM at Boston Medical Center Moakley Green- 830 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA, 02118. Also known as Juneteenth, this date commemorates the day Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) was recognized as a United Nations public health concern and is now used as a way to build awareness around the devastating effects of SCD for patients and their families. There is no better way to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the United States, than to come together as a community to recognize the impact that this disease has had on so many Black communities across the United States.

Please save the date for our 6th annual fundraising gala, The Wonder Ball! We look forward to celebrating all that makes the Museum special with you on November 23rd, and encourage you to join us!

On October 22, 2018, NEBiP joined Boston Medical Center, New England Patriots safety and two-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty and New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty to host Tackle Sickle Cell Casino Night, in support of BMC’s Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease.

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Registration is now open for Funding Forward, a gathering of funders committed to LGBTQ issues. The conference will take place in Tucson, Arizona from March 20-22, 2019.

On THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019, Join ArtsEmerson to Honor Mavens, Petrina Hackett Cherry, Alyce and Patrick Lee,  David Maister; and Visionary Ted Cutler* Proceeds will benefit ArtsEmerson’s Annual Operating Fund

Come support Boston’s young entrepreneurs by visiting one of their lemonade stands around Boston. Lemonade Day Boston is powered by NEBiP and sponsored by Eastern Bank, United Way of Massachusetts Bay Merrimack Valley, Boston Public Schools and others who are passionate about teaching our youth about the skills necessary to run a business and give back to our community.

New England Blacks in Philanthropy (NEBiP) is honored to host Isabel Wilkerson, New York Times best selling author of ‘The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents’, to our #CouchConversation on Thursday, October 22 at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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