Philanthropy

By Jean Li Spencer Within American feminism, white women have been seen as both the oppressed and the oppressors–two identities which, tense and inextricably linked, have historically blocked a critical examination of the cross-racial histories between white women and their sisters of color in achieving gender equality. It is an ignorant but common misconception within the mainstream narrative that white women singularly pioneered the women’s movement and activism, without deeper attribution towards the impact that the civil rights and Black Power movements had on the trajectory of feminis...

In the middle of the chaos and uncertainty caused by Covid-19, people across the globe are banding together to encourage and uplift one another. Namely, leading women of notoriety - entrepreneurs, fashion designers, actresses and musicians - are donating their time and money to help those impacted by the widespread virus. Here are just a few of today’s leading women and their philanthropic efforts worth recognizing: 1. Donatella Versace, alongside her daughter Allegra Versace, donated €2,000 to the intensive care department of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy. 2. Blake Lively and her...

By Debra Spark A $25 MILLION INITIATIVE AIMS TO CHANGE CONVENTIONAL THINKING ABOUT WOMEN AND STEM. In the art world, women are trying to correct the canon. In business, break the glass ceiling. And what about STEM, the science, technology, engineering, and math fields? There the problem is underrepresentation with women comprising only 29 percent of those in the profession. Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies is betting $25 million that they can close the gender gap by encouraging young women to think differently about careers in STEM. Girls cite a lack of role models as a reason ...

It is almost 2 am when Simone’s cell phone rings—the electronic’s powerful vibrations break her slumber, and the blue light it emits rouses her. On the other end of the phone is Marchae, her mentee. A senior in high school, she has a lot going on—her family dynamic is changing, she’s trying to navigate college decisions, schoolwork just keeps getting more challenging, and her part-time job keeps demanding more of her energy.

Jordan Ashley, founder of Souljourn Yoga, focuses her time and efforts on empowering women and girls through her successful nonprofit founded in 2016.

ELYSIAN Impact advocates for women and children. In 2013, Silent Tears was formed to systematically address the complex issues associated with women and children who have been victims of violence and sexual abuse: fragmented support systems, the culture and politics of South Carolina and lack of attention. In June, ELYSIAN Impact announced its partnership with Silent Tears, as well as plans to donate $5 million to fund the capital needs of organizations statewide, including 17 children’s advocacy centers of S.C., rape crisis and domestic violence centers. This donation was made possible b...

Innovative social entrepreneur is improving the world ... in her downtime.

ELYSIAN magazine and nonprofit Golf Fore Africa teamed up to host a golf pro am and clinic to help benefit the organization's efforts to provide clean water.

Tiffany & Co. Foundation uses its voice to inspire ocean conservation efforts around the world.

The loss of her mother and the discovery of her impact in Kenya inspires Nyla Rogers to create nonprofit Mama Hope.

Already on Fire: Gloria Steinem’s Black Power Roots

Female Celebrity Activists Making a Difference During Covid-19

If/Then

Becoming Someone Who CARES

Expanding Reach

ELYSIAN Impact Launches First Effort with Silent Tears

The Power of the Lens

Teeing It Up To Make a Difference

A Change in the Tide

Transforming Loss Into Legacy

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