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In today’s Race + Power newsletter, the celebration of Black History Month continues. First, we remember the father of Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson. Next, to strive for the future we want, Black nonprofit leaders must lean into the practice of Black future thinking and action, creating new paradigms rather than focusing on old problems. Then, how hip hop’s practice of sankofa is transforming philanthropy and paving the way for future innovation. Finally, Building A Pro-Black World: Moving Beyond DE&I Work and Creating Spaces for Black People to Thrive has been named as Porchlight Book Company’s Best Business Books of 2023 in the category of Big Ideas and New Perspectives! Order your copy today.


The Origins of Black History Month

 
“It is essential for us to remember the role that Black people have played in shaping history—not just Black history, but American history.” Read more... 
 
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One Nation Under a Groove: How to Build a Black Future Through Strong, Black-Led Community Organizations

 
“Building a Black future will require foundations to open space for Black leaders to convene—not just to work, but to reflect and dream.” Read more... 
 
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Sankofa Philanthropy: Hip Hop’s Sixth Element

 
“The cultural value of sankofa is why hip-hop artists who understand their communities’ assets and needs often return to reinvest in them.” Read more…


Building a Pro-Black World: Moving Beyond DE&I Work and Creating Spaces for Black People to Thrive

 
In Building A Pro-Black World, a team of dedicated nonprofit leaders delivers a timely roadmap to building pro-Black nonprofit organizations. Refreshingly moving the conversation beyond stale DEI cliches, editors Cyndi Suarez and the NPQ staff have included works from leading racial justice voices that show you how to create an environment―and society―in which Black people can thrive. Order your copy now…
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