ABFE News and Updates – Black Men and Boys Initiative

An update on what philanthropy is doing to improve life outcomes for Black men and boys. In this special issue of ABFE News and Updates, we take a look at the field of philanthropy’s investments and work around improving life outcomes for Black men and boys since the first meeting in 2006. For insight and perspective, we spoke with Shawn Dove, Campaign Manager, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Open Society Institute; Tina Gridiron Smith, Program Officer, Lumina Foundation for Education; George L. Garrow, Jr. , Executive Director of Concerned Black Men – National Organization; and Carmen A. Anderson, Senior Program Officer, Endowments’ Children, Youth & Families Program, The Heinz Endowments.