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Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month

August is Black Philanthropy Month, a time to champion causes that uplift the community, invest in Black leadership, and dismantle the systems that perpetuate anti-Black racism. As a Foundation committed to racial equity, we take this time to highlight some of the efforts we’re proud to support that celebrate Black liberation and joy.

The Work of Black Justice and Healing is Personal

Dana Henry, Director of Black
Justice & Healing

Our commitment to Black Liberation is reflected through our Black Justice and Healing work that strengthens support for Black-led initiatives and organizations that work to dismantle structural racism while increasing overall wellness and joy in Black communities. Our Director of Black Justice and Healing, Dana Henry, penned this personal essay about what drives her to lead this work.

Partner Spotlight: Black Women for Wellness (B.W.W.)

(Source: B.W.W.’s website)

B.W.W. was founded in 1997 by six Black women committed to addressing the health challenges faced by the Black community in South Central L.A. Today, B.W.W. leads several programs ranging from maternal health, reproductive justice, civic engagement, and environmental justice aimed at addressing the root causes of health disparities. B.W.W. builds and sustains healthy communities empowering other women and girls to improve their own well-being. Learn more about their work: bwwla.org.

Partner Spotlight: CA Black Power Network

(Source: CA Black Power Network website)

The CA Black Power Network is dedicated to strengthening Black power-building across California. Through efforts such as policy development and advocacy, civic engagement, narrative change, and protests and direct action, CA Black Power Network is advancing a long-term endeavor to ensure Black Californians have the resources, policies, supports, and living conditions needed to thrive. Learn more: blackpowernetwork.org

Going ‘All-In’ to Deploy Every Investment We Own to Advance Our Mission

Our President and C.E.O., Joanna Jackson, along with our Board Chair and President and C.E.O. of The California Endowment, Robert K. Ross, and President and C.E.O. of The California Wellness Foundation, Richard Tate, co-authored, “California Endowments Are ‘Breaking With the Status Quo — And You Should Too,’” an Op-Ed to encourage foundations to direct all of their assets to mission rather than only the 5% required by the I.R.S.

“Our three foundations together have about six billion dollars in assets. Five percent amounts to $300 million earmarked as grants to nonprofits. We pledge to direct our remaining $5.6 billion toward the mission.”