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Attend an Event
The Black Philanthropy Initiative offers learning events throughout the year as we bring together BPI’s supporters to learn more about critical issues impacting Black residents in Forsyth County. Here are some opportunities throughout the year when you can join us!
Annual Fundraiser: October
October 21, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM
S.G. Atkins Enterprise Conference & Event Center
Each fall, BPI hosts an annual fundraiser to celebrate its mission to encourage the community to use their time, talent, and treasure to strengthen Black communities in Forsyth County.
This year’s event will spotlight BPI grantees and the impact they’re creating in our community. You’ll hear directly from leaders about the change they’re seeing, the barriers they’re breaking, and the legacy they’re building for generations to come.
Register now
Black Philanthropy Month: August
Every August, BPI observes Black Philanthropy Month. Founded by Jackie Bouvier Copeland in 2011, Black Philanthropy Month highlights the many forms of giving among African-descent communities. It provides a time to be more intentional than ever to reflect on the incredible fortitude and generosity of Black communities throughout history.
BPI Report Community Conversation
April 9, 2024 | 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Crossnore Communities for Children (Chapel)
We were excited to share how the transformative community-engaged research process used to create the report dynamically promotes our vision to advance bold, Black-led community change! We also delved into how you can use the report as a starting point for taking action.
Undesigning the REdline: A Virtual Tour & Discussion
On February 28, 2022 we were joined by community members and BPI grantees for an engaging virtual event focused on redlining, its continued impacts, and plans for how we can work together to undesign the redline. Shamika Starke led participants on a brief tour of the Undesign the Redline exhibit at Forsyth County Public Library, followed by a panel discussion. We are so grateful to our panelists and moderator for giving their time to this critical conversation:
- Linda Dark, Winston-Salem African American Archive
- Frankie Gist, HOPE Dealers Outreach
- Calvin Patterson, Winston Salem Black Chamber of Commerce
- Antonio Stevenson, My Brothers Second Chance
- Tiffany Waddell Tate (moderator), BPI Advisory Board Member
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