Philly BPN

The Greater Phila. Black Philanthropic Network (Philly BPN) promotes #equity in #philanthropy & the cultivation & support of Black professionals in the sector.

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

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

[kate houstoun @philacentrist]

City of Philadelphia just announced cuts that are SIX TIMES larger than 2009. 20.5 MILLION Americans lost their jobs in APRIL. Something breath-takingly big needs to be done to stop the bleeding. This won't cut it.

[Jahna (she/her) @BlkNBookish816]

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?

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

What Cities Are Doing About Housing and Homelessness During the Pandemic https://t.co/no1FvbxYGk

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

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: https://t.co/opllmpVtv7 via @StCharlesHerald #ThisIsAmerica

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

@VillanuevaEdgar Vernon for President!

[⭐️ SDG ⭐️AKA Muse of Chicago Trib Editorial Board @stacydavisgates]

“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,”
https://t.co/zbODxykspJ

[Equal Justice Initiative @eji_org]

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.

[NCRP @NCRP]

We've put together a collection of #COVID19 resources for #philanthropy and #nonprofits: https://t.co/2Hj7BDVJwj

[Trust-Based Philanthropy Project @TrustBasedPhil]

"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

[City of Philadelphia @PhiladelphiaGov]

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 ⬇️ https://t.co/5qvQRqfypo

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

“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.” https://t.co/VKulMPK9bD via @CatapultStory @NadiaOwusu

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

VIDEO: The US military has made progress in ending racial discrimination. The rest of our country must as well: https://t.co/rT7Mm81Y6e via @BrookingsMetro

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

New study shows racism may shorten black Americans' lifespans: https://t.co/Is2l4X6oZr via @NBCNews

[Mayor Cherelle L. Parker @PhillyMayor]

While students are out of school, they can still find free meals and safe spaces near them.

Find a site near you ➡️ https://t.co/plx575bErk

#PHLed

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

#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." https://t.co/jiJKFMd6kJ via #BlackHer

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

28 Black-Owned Restaurants to Check Out in Philadelphia: https://t.co/x9qT3ywAFO via @VisitPhilly

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

In Philly, how will the #2020Census count people experiencing #homelessness?: https://t.co/sEQThGE8d2 via @kensingtonvoice #GetCounted #Census #PhillyCounts2020 #PhillyCounts #BrokeInPhilly

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

Rapper and Philadelphia native @TierraWhack gives back to her hometown: https://t.co/Vaoo8dzuJe via @PhillyTrib #Philanthropy #BlackPhilanthropy #BlackPhilanthropyPHL #WhyILovePhilly

[Philly BPN @PhillyBPN]

New book celebrates Philadelphia's Black female leaders: https://t.co/tmnLwNW2U2 via @PhillyTrib @TheyCarriedUs #BlackWomenLead #WOCequity #RaceToLead #RemakeTheTable #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlMagicPHL