The Giving Black Podcast
The Giving Black Podcast promotes Black philanthropy and spotlights generosity in all its forms in the global Black community.
Listen to interviews that honour the culture and tradition of giving among Black people from the African continent, to the Caribbean, Europe, the Americas and across the globe.
I am your host, Olumide Akerewusi. Here's a bit about me: I am Founder and CEO of agentsC Inc., an international company delivering fundraising, philanthropy, and social change solutions to organizations across the world. I've spent 30 years working with major philanthropists, corporations, and grant-making foundations as well as charities to grow their impact. I am also a Black philanthropist.
I hope you enjoy this podcast, which will serve as an archive of wonderful and inspiring stories about Black generosity.
You can learn more about Giving Black by visiting our website at: www.givingblack.ca.
Philanthropy Is The Heartbeat Of The World!
Episodes
24 episodes
Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise - Let's Talk About Boards and Governance
Hey Giving Black FamilyHere is the closing interview of Series Two of The Giving Black Podcast. This conversation is with Christal M. Cherry Founder of
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:27
The Giving Black Conference 2025 - Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise. Jason Glover
Greetings, Giving Black Family,In this episode of The Giving Black Podcast, we return to our archives to share a previously unreleased conversation originally recorded for the
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:27
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The Black Philanthropy Month Series - Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise. Christopher Beck
Hello Giving Black Family, Here is our final series of conversations to honour Black Philanthropy Month 2025 and celebrate our theme: Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise! I sit down with my dear friend, Brother Chr...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:49
The Black Philanthropy Month Series - Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise. Coach Ernest "Oxy" Koomson
Hello Giving Black Family,In this episode of The Giving Black Podcast, we traveled—at least in spirit—to the home of the global philanthropic tradition of Sankofa: Ghana, West Africa.We knew we had to include a Ghanaian p...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:57
The Black Philanthropy Month Series - Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise. Dr. Mojúbàolú Olúfúnké Okome
Hello Giving Black Family!When I learned about the work of Dr. Mojúbàolú Olúfúnké Okome—Professor of Political Science at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:57
The Black Philanthropy Month Series - Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise. Nasra Ayub
Giving Black Family, here is another great conversation for you to listen to! Nasra Ayub is a young activist, philanthropist, and human and civil rights campaigner. She works at the UK's
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:37
Black Philanthropy Month: Sankofa - Remember, Reclaim, Rise. Nneka Allen
Hello Giving Black Family! Here's another episode of The Giving Black Podcast. Today we are joined by a friend to the podcast and my Sister-Friend, Nneka Allen, Activist, Mother, Stone Catcher, Freedom Fighter, Founder and CEO of
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:21
Black Philanthropy Month: Sankofa - Remember. Reclaim. Rise. Floyd Jones
August 1, 2025 marks Emancipation Day and the beginning of Black Philanthropy Month. We begin this important season with a special podcast series dedicated to pioneering people engaged in building on the rich culture and deep her...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:59
Angry Black Men
On this episode of The Giving Black Podcast, we explore a powerful topic that cuts to the core of identity, emotion, and stereotype.Inspired by Claudio E. Cabrera’s article for The Athletic, “
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:01:16
...And...We're Back...!
"Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening Giving Black Family, Wherever In The World You Are." I have missed speaking those words! In 2023 we produced 13 Episodes in Series One of The Giving Black Podcast. In 2024, we ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:37
Special Giving Black Conference 2024 Edition: The Reason Why There's Joy on My Face
Welcome Back, Giving Black Family! In this special Emancipation Day and Black Philanthropy Month edition of The Giving Black Podcast, I interview my friend, brother and mentor, Ray Williams. I have known Ray for as long as I have l...
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Episode 1
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53:03
Episode 12: You Always Have To Put Something Back In The Community
Since we launched The Giving Black Podcast in August 2023, members of The Giving Black Family are accustomed to me sharing how each Episode is very special and a must-listen. I always give one reason or another for why you should listen. Mos...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:07
Episode 11: We Have To Move Out To Move Up
The Giving Black Conference, is scheduled for August 10, 2023, at 9:30am-11:30am (EST). The theme of this year's conference is, Advancing Belonging. It's a subj...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:07
Episode 10: We Want To Build Critical Thinkers!
In this episode of the Giving Black Podcast, we celebrate International Men's Health Week (June 12-18, 2023) and Father's Day (June 20th, 2023). Our guest, Owen Thomas, is Managing Director of Future ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:43
Episode Nine: Understanding African Philanthropy
Dr. Keratiloe Mogotsi is Programme Director of Executive Education at Witwatersrand’s (Wits) Business School, Johannesburg. She is also a lecturer on African Philanthropy at the University. As a pracademic, researcher, Lean S...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:54
Episode Eight: What You Are Looking For Finds You
I love to meet people whose stories of philanthropy span the decades! Motunrayo Olaogun is one such person. Motunrayo works for the Christian Dior fashion label. She is a philanthropist, and was an entrepreneur, founding the...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:00
Episode Six (Part 2): Boards And Black Tokenism - What It Really Means To Belong
Welcome to Part 2 of Boards And Black Tokenism - What It Really Means To Belong. In
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:24
Episode Six (Part 1): Boards And Black Tokenism - What It Really Means To Belong
Belonging is “the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:59
Episode Seven: Why You Should Listen To The Giving Black Podcast
The Giving Black podcast is the world's first podcast dedicated to conversations about global Black philanthropy.Through the podcast, we interview guests from across the world who have amazing stories to tell about their experiences of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:37
Episode Five: Black Tax - Hate It Or Love It?
In this episode of the Giving Black Podcast, we focus on one of the most contentious aspects of African Philanthropy; the concept of Black Tax - an emerging practice affecting Africa's rising middle-class. Black tax is the term given to the act...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:44
Episode Four: Greg Mckenzie - Anything Is Possible When You Believe In It!
We are excited to host Greg McKenzie, one of the UK’s most trusted and prominent news correspondents and documentary film makers. Greg built a successful career as a broadcast journalist at the BBC. In 2022 Greg decided to follow his philanthro...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:22
Episode Three: Jerome Tennille - Use Your Influence to Better Your Community
This episode features Jerome Tennille, Director of Social Impact and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) at The Uplift Agency. Jerome and I speak about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its role in strengthening Black communiti...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:42
Episode Two: Rt. Hon. Madame Michaëlle Jean - An Activist in Rideau Hall
This is the second episode of The Giving Black Podcast. It continues the conversation with Canada's highest profile Black Philanthropist, the Rt. Hon. Madame Michaëlle Jean. Madame Jean is Canada's 27th Governor General and the fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:18
Episode One: Rt. Hon. Madame Michaëlle Jean - Indifference Cannot Be An Option
The first episode of The Giving Black Podcast kicks off with Canada's highest profile Black Philanthropist, the Rt. Hon. Madame Michaëlle Jean. Madame Jean is Canada's 27th Governor General and the first Black woman (person) to fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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34:33
