Refugee communities encounter a number of barriers when attempting to establish relationships with law enforcement agencies, resulting in many feeling unsafe. Laira T Batundi can relate—having immigrated to the U.S. from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo). That’s why he’s fiercely committed to bridging...

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Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good Life Youth Foundation's HipHop-preneurship program, youth like Infinite are learning about hip-hop, entrepreneurship and resilience, empowering them to rise above their circumstances.

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The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed 19 grants totaling $239,850 from its Black Equity & Excellence Fund. Grants from the fund support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism.

Initially launched with a $1 million commitment in 2020, the BE&E Fund has since surpassed this amount, thanks to additional contributions from generous donors.

August is Black Philanthropy Month! Hear from Akua A. Goodrich to learn how she became a black philanthropist and community leader.

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Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation in Resilia has been crucial to the success of her organization.

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Giving Voice Winter 2024: Grantee Story

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In July, the Everson hosted Frank Buffalo Hyde’s first solo exhibit in New York State, created to dismantle stereotypes and invite audiences to re-think the portrayal of Indigenous people and culture in society and media.

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State-of-the-art resources and one-on-one coaching are being offered to 17 organizations that are primarily serving socially, culturally and economically diverse residents.

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Seventeen Black Equity & Excellence Fun grants, totaling $238,200, distributed to Black-led organizations.