The Soul of Philanthropy

Multimedia storytelling & civic engagement in an interactive exhibit that's touring communities. Come to see #philanthropy differently.
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Are you joining us for "Truth, Trials, & Triumphs" - a panel on Black Women in Leadership in Cleveland. April 2, 4 PM EST?
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[UBF of Greater Cleveland @unitedblackfund]

Let’s honor those who give back to the Cleveland community! We’re calling all changemakers to nominate a leader or philanthropist who has made an impact in Cleveland! Nominations are now open for the Celebrate Those Who Give Black exhibit! Visit: https://t.co/DHu88hkE3C

[Jerry Mitchell @JMitchellNews]

#OnThisDay in 1908, Black philanthropist Oseola McCarty was born in rural Mississippi and grew up in Hattiesburg, where she was raised on a farm by her grandmother, aunt and mother.

She dropped out of school to help care for her ailing aunt and began washing and ironing for friends and neighbors. Each nickel and dime she made, she tucked underneath the pink lining in her doll buggy.

In a profile, The New York Times wrote, “Oseola McCarty spent a lifetime making other people look nice. Day after day, for most of her 87 years, she took in bundles of dirty clothes and made them clean and neat for parties she never attended, weddings to which she was never invited, graduations she never saw. She had quit school in the sixth grade to go to work, never married, never had children and never learned to drive because there was never any place in particular she wanted to go. All she ever had was the work, which she saw as a blessing. …

“She spent almost nothing, living in her old family home, cutting the toes out of shoes if they did not fit right and binding her ragged Bible with Scotch tape to keep Corinthians from falling out. Over the decades, her pay — mostly dollar bills and change — grew to more than $150,000.”

In 1995, McCarty contributed her savings so that Black students at the University of Southern Mississippi could receive something she never did — an education. Her philanthropy received international accolades. The United Nations honored her with the Avicenna Medal for educational commitment, President Clinton awarded her the President Citizens’ Medal, the nation’s second highest civilian award, and Patti LaBelle sang a tribute to her at Madison Square Garden.

McCarty died in 1999, and on the 25th anniversary of her gift, Southern Mississippi unveiled a statue of the woman who embodied generosity.
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🌟 Nominate a hero for "Celebrate Those Who Give Black 2024" 🌟
Honor those making a difference! #ctwgb #tsopcle
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A CNN Hero and a #TSOP honoree in #Detroit!

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[CNN Heroes @CNNHeroes]

Top 10 CNN Hero Mama Shu discusses how she worked hard to, in her words, “turn my grief into glory and my loss into love” and build @AvalonVillageHP.

The latest episode of All There Is with Anderson Cooper is available now wherever you get your podcasts: https://t.co/7Wl1AYqZgp

[CNN Heroes @CNNHeroes]

Top 10 CNN Hero Mama Shu discusses how she worked hard to, in her words, “turn my grief into glory and my loss into love” and build @AvalonVillageHP.

The latest episode of All There Is with Anderson Cooper is available now wherever you get your podcasts: https://t.co/7Wl1AYqZgp

[New Generation of African American Philanthropists @NGAAPCharlotte]

#HNY! As a philanthropic collective, #NGAAPclt is looking forward to 2024; yet, in the spirit of Sankofa, we're taking a look back, too.

Magnitude & Bond: A Look Back on 2023
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[Collin Mays @CollinMays_1]

Give of your time, talent or treasure.
Thank you @MIChronicle for sharing this article - Guest Column: Philanthropy is in All of Us

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From August, #tsopnola folks visiting #tsopdetroit. Following the D, the Big Easy got next!

The New Orleans exhibition is being presented by @ACLUofLouisiana and will be mounted @TheTEPCenter.

Come to see #philanthropy differently.

[TSOPCLE @tsopcle]

Join us for “The Power of Prohibited Words” with Angela Davis & our very own @CRHillJohnson on 10/3/23!
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[TSOPCLE @tsopcle]

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Generosity fuels a cycle of giving and receiving, weaving compassion and abundance together. Join us in supporting the #Cleveland Black Equity & #HumanityFund for sustainable black giving in NE #Ohio.

Spread love. #Spreadhappiness. Stay tuned for more inspiration @tsopcle

[New Generation of African American Philanthropists @NGAAPCharlotte]

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[Freedom Dreams in Philanthropy @FreedomDreamNow]

If you’re in Detroit this #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, we recommend visiting "The Soul of Philanthropy" at the @DHSDetroit. The exhibit reframes what it means to be philanthropic by showcasing Black donors & their beautiful love for what it means to be human. https://t.co/uuzSJEN74W

[TSOPCLE @tsopcle]

Empowering #Blackphilanthropy means giving with purpose and impact.Your time & resources can make a significant difference in supporting #Blackcommunities. Don't underestimate the power of even small contributions to create positive change.
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Come to see #philanthropy differently.

#TheSoulofPhilanthropy is a reminder to us all that philanthropy is deeper than your pockets. #tsop

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A panel discussion in #Detroit on how Black women are changing the #philanthropic narrative

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Come to see #philanthropy differently @DHSDetroit

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Check out "Yours in Service: Black Leadership Giving Forward" https://t.co/nseklDa5ZM @Eventbrite

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