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Related: About this forumPrince’s 3 Lessons in Fuss Free Philanthropy
More about Prince's secret giving.
After Prince Rogers Nelsons untimely death last month, scores of stories have emerged recounting his often quiet, unassuming philanthropic practices. From advisor friends like Van Jones to local South Minneapolis local Cindy Booker (who runs community center out of Princes former junior high school), Princes secret life as a philanthropist is one that has moved and inspired me deeply.
While Princes giving was likely vast, varied, and unpredictable its clear that in later years he was concerned with creative solutions in the fight for black lives, the racial wealth gap, and winning back eroded civil rights in the modern era. Its also striking how quickly he was known to act when he became concerned with an injustice or wanted to support those who were suffering. Cindy Booker shared that Prince personally delivered checks to victims families in a local bridge collapse. Al Sharpton was asked to quietly funnel funds to the bereaved parents of slain Trayvon Martin. Van Jones helped channel resources that equipped Oakland homeowners with solar panels and put young people from the hood into coding school.
http://thewhitmaninstitute.org/twi-blog/no-strings-no-accolades-no-nonsense-princes-five-lessons-fuss-free-philanthropy/
While Princes giving was likely vast, varied, and unpredictable its clear that in later years he was concerned with creative solutions in the fight for black lives, the racial wealth gap, and winning back eroded civil rights in the modern era. Its also striking how quickly he was known to act when he became concerned with an injustice or wanted to support those who were suffering. Cindy Booker shared that Prince personally delivered checks to victims families in a local bridge collapse. Al Sharpton was asked to quietly funnel funds to the bereaved parents of slain Trayvon Martin. Van Jones helped channel resources that equipped Oakland homeowners with solar panels and put young people from the hood into coding school.
http://thewhitmaninstitute.org/twi-blog/no-strings-no-accolades-no-nonsense-princes-five-lessons-fuss-free-philanthropy/
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Prince’s 3 Lessons in Fuss Free Philanthropy (Original Post)
wildeyed
May 2016
OP
I'm still having trouble dealing with this. I participate in a Prince podcast and yesterday was
Liberal_Stalwart71
May 2016
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2naSalit
(86,880 posts)1. K&R!
rjsquirrel
(4,762 posts)2. What an all around great human being he was
Not true of every artistic genius.
We shall miss him dearly.
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)4. I'm still having trouble dealing with this. I participate in a Prince podcast and yesterday was
the one-month anniversary of his death, so people were calling in--crying but sharing their touching stories and memories of Prince. The podcast is recorded, but I haven't been in an emotional state to listen.
If interested, here:
http://podcastjuice.net/one-month-later-part-1/
wildeyed
(11,243 posts)5. I know you are still really raw.
We all loved Prince, but not like you.
Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)6. Thank you so much! I really needed this!
wildeyed
(11,243 posts)7. Aww, back at you.
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)8. Oh wow, I am not ready to listen yet, but thank you.
It has just started to hit home in the last few days. No more shows.