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Juneteenth derives its name from June 19, 1865, when U.S. General Gordon Granger informed the enslaved individuals of Galveston, Texas, that they were officially free. Two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Granger’s decree marked the end of slavery in Confederate states. Established in 2020, on the Juneteenth holiday, Black Resilience in Colorado Fund is more than a fund. It is a movement for change to address systematic racism and inequities that negatively impact Black communities throughout Colorado and beyond. Help us pave the path forward. With your support, BRIC can continue to provide resources to Colorado's Black-led and serving nonprofits and build Black communities now and in the future. Become a BRIC Builder TODAY→ https://lnkd.in/g3_vTPmJ **Dollar-for-dollar will be matched up to $50,000 til June 30th** #BRICFundCO #BRICbyBRIC #GivingBlack #BlackPhilanthropy #Juneteenth #BlackHistory #BRICAnniversary #BlackExcellence #BlackPower #Freedom #BlackisBeautiful #LIberation

When we launched The Just Trust, our mission was clear: to help solidify criminal justice reform as a cornerstone issue of this generation and the next, and to prepare the advocacy and philanthropic field to meet people where they are to create the systems of safety and justice our communities deserve. We're not just reacting to the moment—we're planning for the future with unwavering commitment and adaptable strategies. Dive into our approach in our latest annual report. bit.ly/4dBVilR

We're thrilled to announce our pro bono partners for 2025: Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County, Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, and the Somali Museum. These three nonprofits were chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 50 organizations serving culturally specific communities across Minnesota. They'll receive research and evaluation services from Wilder Research at no cost. We're excited to partner with them to support their important work! 🤝 Learn more about our partners and their plans: https://lnkd.in/eYTcFT3Y

We’re working to advance health and well-being for young people, ages 9 to 25, in Colorado who experience health inequities due to economic injustice, racism, and discrimination through strategic investments designed to support young people, strengthen families, and build youth-centered communities. Our new 10-year strategic direction is shaped by conversations with young people, their caregivers, and those who serve youth, as well as our research on adolescent developmental frameworks and our understanding of our niche in Colorado’s philanthropic landscape. Learn more about our changing focus at https://lnkd.in/gSVhJ3Xc

Organizers from The Chisholm Legacy Project: A Resource Hub for Black Frontline Climate Justice Leadership visited 200+ rural Black communities in the U.S. and were often asked, "how did you find us?" Executive director (and MSC board member) Jacqui Patterson writes of shocking levels of poverty, social justice, and how philanthropic organizations must do better at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gugTvdBs

Join my friend Vu Le and I later this month (Thursday, June 27th @ 10am PT/1pm ET) as we chat about #organizational #risk and how we can #activate and #overcome as we face #retrenchment and #backlash to the #progress we have made. Rolling backwards is not inevitable and we will discuss how, as a sector, we can show up in these moments. Click the link below to register! #risk #riskybusiness #riskingitall #justsociety #commonfuture

At Equal Justice USA we kept seeing the same problem 😣: grassroots community leaders struggling to secure funding 💰💵💲. We couldn't find a good resource, so we built🏗️ one. From scratch. It took so many months and required so much work, but the team persisted because only 7% of philanthropic dollars are targeted toward Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and POC communities. Introducing: Getting Grant Ready, a *FREE* resource customized for emerging grassroots organizations, aspiring grant writers in community-led, violence prevention movements, and midsize organizations seeking diverse funding opportunities. Please share widely! 🎉🎉🎉 https://lnkd.in/e-PwngUg

#Blacknewsscom Black, Latino Business Owners Join Community LAB Program To Advance Equity In Sports: The program also finds new support with partners such as Pharrell William’s nonprofit, Black Ambition.http://dlvr.it/TGbLwX The post Black, Latino Business Owners Join Community LAB Program To Advance Equity In Sports first appeared on Blacknewss.com Media Solutions in African American Culture.

This #BlackPhilanthropyMonth, while we reflect on the accomplishments of Black folks in philanthropy, let’s also take time to consider the steps needed for philanthropy to meaningfully reach Black communities. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/VH8t50SNGxK

In “Building A Pro-Black World: Moving Beyond DE&I Work and Creating Spaces for Black People to Thrive”, a team of dedicated nonprofit leaders delivers a timely roadmap to building pro-Black nonprofit organizations. Get your copy here: https://hubs.ly/Q02QH2fB0