National Center for Black Philanthropy

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The National Center for Black Philanthropy was established to promote and strengthen African-American participation in all aspects of modern philanthropy. The mission of the center is to promote giving and volunteerism among African Americans, foster full participation by African Americans in all aspects of philanthropy, educate the public about the contributions of black philanthropy, strengthen people and institutions engaged in black philanthropy, and research the benefits of black philanthropy to all Americans.

Wachovia is a principal sponsor of its Sixth National Conference: "Philanthropy and the Covenant with Black America" from June 27 - 29 in the Washington, D.C., area. The conference will use the New York Times best-seller "The Covenant with Black America" as the basis for a national plan of action to address the primary concerns of African-Americans today, including education, health care, needs of foster children and racial disparities in the judicial system.

Several hundred members of the National Center and other leaders of the national philanthropic community will be on hand at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, to hear a call to action from national figures like Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children's Defense Fund, who will look at how "The Covenant" -- a collection of essays by leading African- American thinkers -- is helping to re-shape key initiatives in African- American philanthropy. Other major speakers include former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young and Bruce Gordon, former president of the NAACP.

Website: http://www.ncfbp.net/