The 7th Annual State of Black Philanthropy:
Celebrating Generosity, Leadership, and Impact
Our sincere thanks to Stearns Weaver Miller for generously making this program possible and to all the Black-owned and led partners, whom you can read about at the bottom of this page, that helped us bring this evening to life.
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Program Experience
Pre-Event Music featuring Context of a Generation
Welcome by Sheldon Anderson
Lift Every Voice and Sing by Hued Songs and New Canon Chamber Collective
Introduction by Rebecca Fishman Lipsey
Fueling Change, a conversation featuring
- Jaret Davis of Greenberg Traurig Miami
- Kerry-Ann Royes of YWCA South Florida
- Shane Battier of the Battier Take Charge Foundation
Racial Equity Video Anthology Preview by Charisse Grant
Rooted in Community, a roundtable featuring
- Charisse Grant of The Miami Foundation (The Racial Equity Fund)
- Daniel Agnew of Roots Collective
- Marq Mitchell of Chainless Change
- Santra Denis of Miami Workers Center
Performance by PATH to Hip Hop
A Drop of History from the Historic Hampton House with Jacqui Colyer
A Drop of Culture from the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center with Isis Roberts
Build On Momentum, The Miami Foundation’s next commitments with Rebecca Fishman Lipsey and Charisse Grant
A Call to Action by Dr. Nelson Adams
Performance by performance artist Arsimmer Mccoy
Post-Event Music featuring Context of a Generation
The community leaders and creatives featured in this program are doing powerful work to advance racial equity and justice in Greater Miami. If you were inspired by their work and want to help strengthen their efforts, we encourage you to visit their organization website and make a gift of support.
“We Always Gone Shine” by Cornelius Tulloch
“We Always Gone Shine” is a photographic collage by Miami-based interdisciplinary artist and designer Cornelius Tulloch. This work celebrates the diverse multiplicity of Blackness in Greater Miami by highlighting architectural landmarks throughout Black neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County.
The vibrancy of these communities spans many cultural backgrounds and heritages to create a one of a kind tapestry of interwoven colors, patterns, and textures.
This piece showcases the lived experiences of Black Miami-Dade, the spaces that make it, and the individuals that continue to build its legacy.
State of Black Philanthropy Partners & Collaborators
Committing to racial equity means investing in diverse talent. The Miami Foundation is proud to share that every vendor and partner who helped with this year’s event was Black-owned and led. We thank them for their leadership and encourage others to partner with equity in mind.
