Professor of Philanthropic Studies Tyrone McKinley Freeman tells the story of the life and philanthropic work of Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first self-made Black millionaire.
Philosopher Will MacAskill argues that protecting the future of humanity is the moral priority of our time. Historian Tyrone McKinley Freeman explains philanthropy’s rich tradition within the African American community.
Wrap up Black Philanthropy Month 2022 with an in-person book-talk exploration of the historical roots of African American philanthropy, its power and impact today. This program will feature Tyrone McKinley Freeman, Ph.D., international award-winning author of Madam C. J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Women’s Philanthropy During Jim Crow.<br/><br/>This book-talk and book-signing event is organized and brought to the community by NGAAP (New Generation of African American Philanthropists) and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month in Charlotte (#BPM2022CLT).<br/><br/>This program is presented by PNC Bank.