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037 – How You Preserve Black History, $200m Raised and Counting, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale) artwork

037 – How You Preserve Black History, $200m Raised and Counting, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)

Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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In this Season 1 finale, released the week of Juneteenth, discover how the urgency to preserve Black history is as old as American history, and why philanthropy plays a critical role in protecting Black history. As funding for Black-led initiatives declines, Brent Leggs, Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, shares how he and his team have raised over $200 million to support 400+ Black historical preservation projects nationwide. In this episode, gain a proven fundraising strategy for preserving Black history, including how to engage major donors, build sustainable funding, and scale impact for cultural preservation. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow @blackphilanthropyourstories & @michelle.renee.jackson (host) @brentleggsnthp (guest)

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