
Why Diversity Matters When it Comes to Charitable Giving
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Can philanthropy help solve racial inequities?
For a lot of people, the word “philanthropy” conjures a mental image of elderly, wealthy, and white. Leaders from local philanthropic organizations share why they think Black representation matters in how Chicago’s charitable organizations support the city.
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Why Diversity Matters When it Comes to Charitable Giving
Clip: 4/26/2021 | 8m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
For a lot of people, the word “philanthropy” conjures a mental image of elderly, wealthy, and white. Leaders from local philanthropic organizations share why they think Black representation matters in how Chicago’s charitable organizations support the city.
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