Good Morning POU! Today's featured story is a reprint from The Washington Post. 300 Men March is an organization founded by a young man determined to teach others the mistakes of his past and take back his neighborhood in Baltimore. Philanthropy is not about a dollar amount, but about people like this. The sun was setting over Baltimore as three dozen men converged … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Young African American Philanthropists
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Wednesday Open Thread: Young African American Philanthropists
Good Morning POU! Today we feature an organization that has been around for more than four decades. Founded by a 33 yr old in the Watts community of Los Angeles in 1968 and still going strong today, The Brotherhood Crusade continues to make a difference in the lives of many. Walter Bremond founded the Brotherhood Crusade in 1968, and co-founded the National Black … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Young African American Philanthropists
Tuesday Open Thread: Young African American Philanthropists
Good Morning POU! Today's feature involves efforts to curb the dismal number of minorities in Silicon Valley while simultaneously providing opportunities for young male teens of color in the Oakland community who otherwise, would not have one. The Hidden Genius Project More than a decade before diversity became a hot issue in Silicon Valley, Jason Young came home … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Young African American Philanthropists
Monday Open Thread: Young African American Philanthropists
Good Morning POU! Hope you're off to a wonderful morning and will enjoy our series this week on organizations dedicated to giving back to our communities. These organizations were founded by adults under the age of 30 and have had a tremendous impact on the areas they serve. We hope this series inspires and motivates us all to give back! TheMusicianShip The … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Young African American Philanthropists