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‘A great tradition of giving, sharing and caring’
Mr. and Mrs. Jones, parents of Melandee Jones | Charles W. Thomas Jr., photographer “The humility, sincerity and genuine spirit of African American philanthropy are what move me the most. There is not...
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‘Power Without Love’
Mr. Wallace Pruitt of Seversville | Photography by Charles W. Thomas Jr. “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love...
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‘Stunning example of populist philanthropy’
Photograph from "Giving Bsck" |Charles W. Thomas Jr., photographer “African American philanthropy is a stunning example of ‘populist philanthropy.’ We as a people have been able to demonstrate how...
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watered
Rose and watering can still-life from "Giving Back" | Charles W. Thomas, Jr., photographer “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” — Proverbs 11:25
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Soul. Oh!
Portrait from "Giving Back" | Charles W. Thomas Jr., photographer “Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you.” ― Marsha Norman Through the book Giving Back, we venture to...
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Nothing Finer
Abundant home-state pride spurred me to instigate a friendly photo-fueled feud via my Twitter feed. The conflict centered on the prettiest and best-est springtimes ever: New Jersey vs. North Carolina....
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Carolina Springtimes, vol. II
Tomorrow is the summer solstice and official start of summer. Last month, I waxed poetic about Carolina springtimes. While I love the solstice, seeing spring leave is bittersweet. Here’s another set of...
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From BGB: Photographer Jamaica Gilmer Beholds The Beauty of Black Girls
Photographer Jamaica Gilmer Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting. — Ralph Waldo Emerson A recent interview with Jamaica Gilmer reminded me just how...
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Treasure
Me, dad, mom and sis found, on road to Outer Banks, vaults of inner bliss. — ava wood
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XOXO | Ten Years of A Circle & Love
On June 9, 2016, Charlotte’s New Generation of African American Philanthropists celebrated its 10th anniversary at The Wadsworth Estate. Giving circle members—current, past and prospective—gathered...
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