Three City World Premiere of the 1887 never-performed opera "Morgiane"by Edmond Dédé a 19-century New Orleans free composer of color
Jan
23
6:00 PM18:00

Three City World Premiere of the 1887 never-performed opera "Morgiane"by Edmond Dédé a 19-century New Orleans free composer of color

Edmond Dédé (1827-1903) is likely the first American-born person of African Descent to complete a full four-act opera. It has been waiting 137 years to be produced. It will Premiere in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and NYC and be recorded in Baltimore.

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Forward Together: Afro-Futures of Giving - Exploring Innovative Strategies and Solutions in African Diaspora Giving - Webinar
Aug
29
11:00 AM11:00

Forward Together: Afro-Futures of Giving - Exploring Innovative Strategies and Solutions in African Diaspora Giving - Webinar

By celebrating Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), this virtual event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the future of Black giving and community finance, focusing on the African diaspora’s role in supporting initiatives on the continent. It will showcase transformative case studies, emerging trends, and strategic insights, providing practical advice on maximizing philanthropic impact.

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Torch's Birthday Fundraiser
Aug
20
to Aug 29

Torch's Birthday Fundraiser

Torch Literary Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying Black women writers across the diaspora, is celebrating its 18th birthday this August. We offer free panels, workshops, readings, and an annual retreat to Black women in poetry, non-fiction, fiction, and screenwriting. To celebrate our birthday, we're asking donors to attend an event or donate $18 to our giving campaign!

Find out more about how to celebrate our birthday here

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Aug
18
to Aug 20

Black Women in Philanthropy Leadership Retreat

  • Charleston, South Carolina (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ABFE's Black Women in Philanthropy Leadership Retreat is a transformative event designed by Black women, for Black women, celebrating and empowering Black women leaders in philanthropy. This retreat offers a sacred space for renewal, focusing on the nourishment of body, mind, and spirit. Amid the fast-paced world of philanthropy, it provides a unique opportunity to recenter and emerge more powerful and grounded.

Join ABFE from August 18th to 20th in Charleston, South Carolina to experience radical rest, healing, and empowerment. Tickets are expected to sell out so register for the 2024 retreat today!

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Futures of Black Philanthropy: A tribute to Martin Luther King and Nêgo Bispo
Aug
8
5:00 PM17:00

Futures of Black Philanthropy: A tribute to Martin Luther King and Nêgo Bispo

For the fourth consecutive year, GIFE brings to Brazil Black Philanthropy Month, a movement that began in the US in 2011 and aims to shed light on the philanthropic practice of black people and the importance of racial equity in social investment. The event is held annually in August and has editions in several countries and regions, such as the US, Canada, Africa, the Caribbean and, since 2021, Brazil.

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