Susan Taylor Batten
@SBatten
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Daughter, sister, wife, auntie. Philanthropic leader. Student of Black history. Focused on the well-being of people of African descent. Fisk and Howard Proud
Joined January 2012
I know we’re exhausted, disheartened, and rightly terrified. But we’ve been here before. We’ve fought, resisted, and built—together. Today, I’m reflecting on where we go from here and how we keep moving forward.
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My prestigious Alma Maters, Fisk, and Howard were targets of the racists text messages post-election. Threats and scare tactics have always been used in this country to instill fear in Black people. Our communities must be safe havens. Government must be held accountable!
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Words can never share my sadness over losing Janine.❤️
Opinion: Janine Lee was a champion of equitable grant making in the South. A consummate philanthropic leader, she leaves behind a legacy of healing divisions and facilitating difficult conversations in a deeply complex region, writes @SBatten of @ABFE. https://t.co/2AXPXfMOkQ
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Proud to join @SBatten in critiquing a grantmaking strategy "that provides funding at a mercurial and slow-drip pace. Funding organizations in this way does not support them if we want them to win." We're committed to meeting the challenge of the moment and invite you to join us.
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We join @AttorneyDamario in mourning the loss of elders for whom justice has long been deferred. #2023UnitySummit
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A Giant is now resting! Thank you for your leadership✊🏾
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear friend, Hugh Burroughs. His contributions to the philanthropic community have left an indomitable legacy that will continue to inspire us all.
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Join ABFE for our exclusive Leverage the Trust National Retreat, an empowering experience for Black foundation trustees and ABFE partners. 📆 Save the Date: Welcome Reception: Thurs., October 26th Full Day of Programming: Frid., October 27th RSVP Now: https://t.co/QNoQ9BTwan
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Police officers in London are stepping back from armed duties after a member of the Metropolitan Police Service was charged with murder last week in the fatal 2022 shooting of an unarmed Black man. https://t.co/8Q293fkaKf
washingtonpost.com
British prosecutors authorized a murder charge against the unnamed Metropolitan Police officer, who is accused of killing Chris Kaba in South London last year.
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We will never allow teaching about the Black experience die!🖤
Black Professors Create Montgomery Riverboat Brawl Curriculum Guide https://t.co/AeN1o9lamb
@rolandsmartin @drjlastword @SistahScholar @AfricanaCarr @EJinAction @LVBurke @SBatten
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A BEA Foundation/Harris Poll shows business initiatives intended to support and increase diversity in corporate America are overwhelmingly supported by the vast majority of Americans across racial, ideological, and generational lines. Read more here:
foundation.blackeconomicalliance.org
Black Economic Alliance is a coalition of business leaders and aligned advocates committed to economic progress and prosperity in the Black community with a specific focus on work, wages, and wealth....
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I wanted to share some of my thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action:
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Please listen to and share the wise words of @JNelsonLDF regarding the SCOTUS ruling today on Affirmative action!
Let one thing be clear-esp for univ presidents, admissions officers & future applicants-a majority of the Supreme Court said: “[N]othing in this opinion should be construed as prohibiting universities fr considering an applicant's discussion of how race affected his or her life."
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ICYMI: "If #HBCUs succeed, Black people succeed financially. There is a link between Black people with educational attainment and economic mobility, and HBCUs confer 13 percent of all bachelor’s degrees awarded to Black people. " @ABFE @SBatten
philanthropynewsdigest.org
PND spoke with Batten about Candid and ABFE’s report, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities, HBCUs’ impact on generational wealth, how to combat...
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I sit on the Board of @GivingGap and excited about the organization's progress! Join us for the celebration and join the movement✊🏾
We’ve reached over 1,000 Black-founded nonprofits and we're celebrating with @ChrisTuckerreal. Join us March 7 at 5 PM ET. Reserve your spot! https://t.co/Y5oUCguvyL
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Black women carry the loads of risk and responsibility in philanthropy. Join this opportunity for healing and peer networking. Come get free💥
ABFE is proud to announce the Community Healing Series for Black Women in Philanthropy with Erika Totten, a Spiritual Life Coach, Facilitator, and Community Builder. Reserve your space for this unique cohort experience: https://t.co/7qSKTmFgUe Deadline: Feb. 3
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ABFE is proud to share an article written by ABFE President & CEO @SBatten, which highlights the importance of advancing our call to action on anti-Black racism and not giving into the fear and scare tactics meant to immobilize us. Check it out here: https://t.co/vUryh0dzWF
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When a philanthropy turns your Black-led leadership organization down to manage their investments in Black leadership, hire two white-led organizations to run it, and then the white-led organization asks you to be an advisor for 2k. This work never ends! ✊🏽
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➡️ Next up, we are proud to award @CHayling of @thelibrafound as the Champion in Philanthropic Leadership.
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Supporting and building Black philanthropy is who we are! Please help us identify and organize Black family foundations. Share and retweet! ❤🖤💚@COF_ @npquarterly @theGrio @familygiving @RockPhilanth @FundBlackChi @donorsofcolor @WeAreABPC @BlackFundersNet @elcinfo @CFLeads
Do you know of a Black Family Foundation? ABFE is looking to connect with Black Family Foundations across the country, but we need your help. If you know of a Black Family Foundation that is committed to resourcing Black communities send us a note at membership@abfe.org. #connect
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