Philanthropy Archives - Heart & Soul

Kendra’s Korner Launches Global Initiative to Empower Women Farmers and Build Sustainable Communities in Liberia West Africa

October 14, 2026 admin 0

TAMPA, Fla. — Today marks the official expansion of Kendra’s Korner<https://kendraskorner.org/our-mission>, an international non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering women farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and rural communities. Founded by corporate leader and philanthropist Kendra T. Kennedy, the organization bridges strategic corporate insight […]

Advancing Higher Education, Leadership, and Impact: HBCUelevate

October 13, 2026 admin 0

Beyond the Vineyard: A Change of Season, A Continuing Commitment to Our HBCUs Reflections on alumni engagement, institutional momentum, and the power of community. By Zillah M. Fluker, Ph.D. | HBCUelevate Nearly two months have passed since Martha’s Vineyard, and […]

We Told Them College Was the Way Out. Then We Gave Them a Middle Seat.

October 3, 2025 admin 0

By Dr. Samaad Wes Keys The other day, I was walking through downtown Montclair during a trip home to New Jersey. A young man, Black, maybe late twenties, stopped me. Called me “distinguished.” I laughed, mostly because I knew that […]

The Heart of Philanthropy

September 16, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Philanthropy has long been portrayed through the lens of wealth, endowments, and buildings named after elite benefactors. Yet for African Americans, giving has always been woven into the fabric of survival, resilience, and collective progress. In The Gift & […]

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This Women’s History Month, Regional Philanthropist Leader Talks Career, Finances and Motivation

March 12, 2024 admin 0

Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. Women’s History Month is a time to come together to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of women throughout the years. For this Women’s History Month, we sat down with Alicia Wilson, […]

Alicia Wilson, Success Story of A Young Leader

August 14, 2023 admin 0

By Sheila Durant, Esq. and Gary Norman, EsqThis story first appeared in Women Leadership Magazine Alicia Wilson is a powerhouse who has a quiet charm that defines her more than words. Doubtless, she is a proven leader. But what and […]