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Topic Started: Nov 12 2010, 02:48 AM (48,985 Views)
Mal

I am a big fan of Susan Rice the American rep to the United Nations.
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Oprah Winfrey is featured on the cover of Forbes magazine as part of the magazine 400 richest people list, The Forbes 400. The cover was shot at the first ever “Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy” which was held in New York in June. Twelve of the attendees – some of the world’s greatest philanthropists – are featured on the foldout cover: representing $126 billion in combined net worth.



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Malia
Sep 20 2012, 10:40 AM
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Oprah Winfrey is featured on the cover of Forbes magazine as part of the magazine 400 richest people list, The Forbes 400. The cover was shot at the first ever “Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy” which was held in New York in June. Twelve of the attendees – some of the world’s greatest philanthropists – are featured on the foldout cover: representing $126 billion in combined net worth.



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That's good for Oprah she's been on that list for years, she's on the only black person on that list. We got to get some more black people on that list.

Out of 400 billionaires in America there's only one black person on that list.


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Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is the mayor of Baltimore.

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Malia


Meet the President of United Way USA: Stacey D. Stewart

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Alexandria, VA – United Way Worldwide has announced this week the appointment of Stacey D. Stewart as President of United Way USA – a newly created position that reflects the organization’s commitment to its U.S. network of more than 1,200 local members. Stewart’s appointment is effective October 15.

Stewart will drive the strategic direction for United Way U.S.A., working with leaders throughout the United Way network to drive community impact in the areas of education, income and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life. She will also work to protect and enhance the organization’s brand and reputation.

“I am honored that Stacey will serve as U.S President and continue working to advance the United Way movement,” said Brian Gallagher, president and CEO, United Way Worldwide. “Her depth of expertise working across multiple sectors allows her to create real impact throughout the United Way network.”

Prior to this appointment, Stewart was Executive Vice President, Community Impact Leadership and Learning at United Way Worldwide. Before joining United Way, Stewart was with Fannie Mae where she was Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President for the Office of Community and Charitable Giving. Prior to that appointment, Stewart was President and Chief Executive Officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation.

“I am deeply honored to lead United Way U.S.A. and build on its rich history of strengthening communities. I look forward to working with United Way leaders across the country, as well as our partners worldwide, so that together we can create opportunities for a better life for all,” said Stewart.

In 2009, United Way of America joined with United Way International to create United Way Worldwide, the world’s largest private support charity, with more than 1,800 local organizations in 41 countries and territories. In 2011, the organization raised $5.14 billion ($3.927 billion in the U.S.).

Stewart earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan. She has won several notable professional honors and awards including the 2007 Leadership Award from the National Urban League; the 2006 Entrepreneurial Philanthropy Award from the Washington Area Women’s Foundation; and numerous honorary degrees including Texas Southern University, Alabama A&M and Trinity University in Washington, DC. She currently serves on several boards nationally and in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Mrs. Stewart is married to Jarvis C. Stewart, the Chairman and Managing Partner of Ian Reid, LLC a strategic advisory firm based in Washington, DC. The Stewarts have two children, Madeleine and Savannah.



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Sandra R. Smith, President, Foundation for the African Diaspora


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Meet Sandra R. Smith, president of the Foundation for the African Diaspora (F4AD), a public charitable organization based in Columbus, Ohio. F4AD supports and promotes the educational and economic goals of people living in poverty. Much of its emphasis is on women and girls as a means to promote family stability and sustainability; however, it does not exclude programs targeting men and boys.

The aims of F4AD include supporting organizations that provide access to primary and secondary education for girls in the African Diaspora, including girls living in poverty or non-supportive environments and rural areas; promoting and providing education and information about the needs of poor and low-income women and girls in the African Diaspora; supporting organizations that provide access to education and technical skills training for nontraditional students, with an emphasis on single parents; and supporting organizations that provide economic empowerment programs for people living in poverty including entrepreneurial, micro-loan and micro-enterprise programs.

Read on for more information about Sandra—her background, her current work at F4AD and her lessons learned.

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Education:: B.A. Arts Education-Capital University; M.A. Arts Administration-The Ohio State University

Previous Positions: Senior Program Officer, The Columbus Foundation; President & CEO, Madame Walker Theatre Center (Indianapolis); Deputy Director, The King Arts Complex (Columbus)

Civic Involvement: Leadership Council, United Negro College Fund/Columbus

Tell us more about the mission and grantmaking of the Foundation for the African Diaspora.

F4AD is a nonprofit organization founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2009. F4AD’s mission is “to support, inform, and partner with Diaspora organizations that assist persons living in poverty across the African Diaspora achieve self-sustainability.” F4AD believes that if people are nurtured, well educated, and economically self-sufficient, they and their children will become self-reliant, contributing citizens of their communities and the global workforce.

What’s your response to people who question global giving, citing disparities and needs here at home in the United States?

I believe that we can support our needs here at home and support needs abroad, especially on the African continent. In many cases, a small amount can make a big difference on the continent.

Your foundation follows a “modified social venture philanthropy model.” What does that model look like? And what are your guiding principles?

We like to work closely with the organizations we support. We offer technical assistance if needed, and we invite our supporters to direct their funds where they feel it will do the most good. We focus on supporting and partnering with smaller community based organizations that are on the ground in the community making change. Many times these organizations benefit from both monetary and technical support.

How did you become involved in the field of philanthropy?

In my previous employment as a funder and in the nonprofit sector, I have seen how important philanthropy is to addressing needs in communities across the world. Secondly, I grew up in a household with a mom that was philanthropic in her activities without it being money. She constantly shared with other people, not understanding she was being philanthropic by sharing food, information, time, and in some cases our home with others.

What lessons have you learned that could benefit others interested in diaspora philanthropy?

That most of us are philanthropic even though we don't think of ourselves that way. We will say, "if I had the money, I would...." We can be philanthropic by working together for the things we want to change in our own communities. If we are not investing, we don't have a voice in what happens for our people. Our tagline is "helping the diaspora help itself." We have the means to work together and give together to make meaningful change. Sometimes it means just giving the cost of a pair of designer shoes, a month's gym membership, a tank of gas, and in mass we can make change for our own community.

Learn more about the Foundation for the African Diaspora at www.f4ad.org.
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Thanks Malia for that information I've never heard of those black women but I'm really proud of them.
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Malia

Dr. Lisa Williams
http://www.positivelyperfectdolls.com/

This has been a long a time coming. With recent moves away from perms into the new age of natural hair, Dr. Lisa Williams designs new dolls to show young girls that they do rock! We have to get to a point where as members of the media, family, friends, and spouses we acknowledge our difference and love those differences.

World of EPI’s newest doll line, the Positively Perfect Diva Collection, will be available in select stores and online in time for holiday shoppers.

“Having already created an infant and toddler line of multicultural dolls, the concept for this new line started with my desire to target girls in a slightly older age group,” said Lisa Williams, Ph.D., CEO. “I wanted young ladies to know that they are Dignified, Intelligent, Vivacious and Attractive – and the Diva Collection materialized.” Divas radiate confidence and beauty. When they walk into a room all heads turn, because of their outer beauty and inner grace. Diana loves to write, Abrielle is a dancer, and Zair is an artist. All are straight “A” students.

Dr. Williams is a mom and former professor, and has always wanted to inspire the best in young people. In 2003, the World of Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration (World of EPI) was formed with the mission of expressing joy by providing children with access to dolls that encourage dream, promote intelligence, challenge perceptions, and open their hearts to all types of beauty.

She comments, “Having our dolls on store shelves and available through many online retailers is the direct result of generations of parents, grandparents, and friends wanting to provide positive play for children.” Motivated by their dreams and from Dr. Williams’ heart, Positively Perfect Dolls were born. Every doll represents positive statements, such as “I am proud,” “I am smart,” or “I am beautiful.” They are lovingly designed to show the beauty of diversity, from curly to straight hair and butter cream to chocolate skin.

“Positively Perfect Dolls show all little girls they are beautiful,” Williams adds. “I do not want to see another little African American girl fail to chose the doll that most closely resembles her precious face because the child does not view the doll as being equal to or more beautiful than the white doll.”

All of the magnificent dolls in the World of EPI collection including the Infant, Toddler and Diva dolls are available now in select Walmart Stores, and will be available through their website in November. In addition, dolls will be available for purchase online at Toys R Us, HSN, Target, Sears, Kmart, Meijer and Overstock websites.

http://www.positivelyperfectdolls.com/

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Tia Norfleet is the first black female race car driver for NASCAR.

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No doubt there are so many black women who did good job.
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