Friend of Ebonie Hosts – Defining Young Black Philanthropy Panel – FEB 2013

(February 21, 2013) Capital Cause member, Ebonie Johnson Cooper of Friends of Ebonie, hosted the Defining Young Black Philanthropy Panel during Black History Month in Washington, DC on Friday. This panel engaged current and aspiring African-American Young Philanthropists in discussing ways in which they give back to their community. If you are  looking for a way to get involved and give back, join the Capital Cause Young Philanthropist Program or check out our upcoming...

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Young Philanthropists Join Mentees At Thurgood – FEB 2013

Men Who Mentor:  Young Philanthropists Give Back at Thurgood Marshall Academy (February 12, 2013) Young Philanthropists, Corey Ponder (left) and Garret James (right), participated in a mentoring program at Thurgood Marshall Academy designed to engage students in the arts and celebrate the 1920s cultural movements. The program – Celebrating Our Roots – engaged students through dance workshops, student performances, and an art walk where students participated in live art demonstrations. The photo on the far left is of a 14-year old student who sang the classic Etta James song...

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