AFP-HR Chapter Meeting- Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month
Date: August 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 am Networking/Registration/Breakfast; 9 am Program
Location: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 2200 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Cost: $15 members/$25 non-members
CFRE: 1 point approved
Register by Thursday, August 14th
Overview:
Join AFP-HR for a Powerful Conversation this August: Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month
AFP Hampton Roads invites you to an inspiring morning celebrating Black Philanthropy Month with a dynamic panel discussion moderated by award-winning journalist and community leader Barbara Hamm Lee. This engaging program will highlight the experiences, perspectives, and leadership of Black changemakers in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.
Panelists will share what inspired their paths, the people who shaped their journeys, and their visions for a more inclusive and impactful philanthropic landscape. Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser or just beginning your journey in social impact, this conversation offers fresh insights, meaningful dialogue, and inspiration for the future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to listen, learn, and engage.
Moderator:
Barbara Hamm Lee
Barbara Hamm Lee is an award-winning journalist, television/radio host, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) facilitator. As the owner of Sharing Info, LLC., Barbara provides consulting support to organizations to strategically maximize media potential, market effectively, and protect their brand. She is best known as the Executive Producer and Host of Another View, a weekly public radio talk show that “discusses today’s issues from an African American perspective”. A local celebrity, Hamm Lee is called on regularly to emcee and facilitate programs as well as to deliver motivational speeches throughout Hampton Roads and beyond. In addition, Barbara created a series of town hall meetings entitled Race: Let’s Talk About It, in response to increasing tension surrounding race relations.
Panelists:
- Blair Durham, The Black Brand
- Fiona Charles, OBICI Healthcare Foundation
- William Smith, Dominion Energy