Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement

Profiles in Philanthropy

An historical and philanthropic overview of Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

Frederick Douglass, an influential activist for social justice in the United States and advocate for the abolition of slavery and elimination of discrimination.

The story of Harriet Tubman and her escape from slavery, unyielding pursuit of freeing other slaves and battle for social reforms and justice for African-Americans.

An historical view of Howard Baker; a philanthropist with a love for his native Detroit and a desire to give something back.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett's work as a writer and founder of a number of organizations, including the National Association of Colored Women and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, one of the world's greatest female athletes, is a philanthropist who has dedicated her life to the development of young people.

The story of Madam C.J. Walker and how she became an extremely successful businesswoman who assisted and contributed to numerous African American organizations and institutions.

Marian Wright Edelman aided African Americans during the Civil Rights movement and helped bring visibility to the poor living conditions and starvation facing southern black children and families.

The work of Mary Eliza Church Terrell a social activist and early feminist who advocated for women's suffrage and civil rights for African Americans.

An extraordinary story of an average American, Matel Dawson Jr., who gave away $1.3 million dollars to charity over his lifetime eventhough he earned no more than $100,000 a year.

After 70 years of hard work and saving as a laundress, Oseola McCarty made a gift of $150,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi to help needy students.

The life of Sojourner Truth, African-American slave who later dedicated her life to fight for the rights of women.

A pioneer in black political thought, W.E.B. Du Bois was considered a central figure in the history of African-American politics.