Philanthropy
News and Updates
Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.

Dr. Bernard Harris Inducted Into the Astronaut Hall of Fame
After a historic career as a physician and NASA astronaut, Dr. Bernard Harris was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Dr. Bernard Harris Inducted Into the Astronaut Hall of Fame
After a historic career as a physician and NASA astronaut, Dr. Bernard Harris was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Combating Mental Health Care Disparities
Learn about the barriers facing communities of color in accessing mental health care.

New Efforts to Combat Environmental Injustices
Learn about the critical new environmental justice efforts from the NAACP and the federal government.

Disparities Among Men With Prostate Cancer
Learn more about the disparities among men with prostate cancer and what can be done to help with early diagnosis, especially in Black Men.

Why the Racial Wealth Gap Is Still Not Closed
Learn more about the racial wealth gap, how it persists today and what can be done to close the gap.

Why More Black Educators Are Key to Achieving Educational Justice
Learn about the lack of Black educators in the U.S. and why it is important for there to be greater representation in the educational system.

Organizations’ Continued Support of Black Students With Student Loan Debt
Learn about the current state of student debt and what Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is doing to support Black students across the country who are struggling with student loan debt.

Combating Mental Health Care Disparities
Learn about the barriers facing communities of color in accessing mental health care.

New Efforts to Combat Environmental Injustices
Learn about the critical new environmental justice efforts from the NAACP and the federal government.

Disparities Among Men With Prostate Cancer
Learn more about the disparities among men with prostate cancer and what can be done to help with early diagnosis, especially in Black Men.

Why the Racial Wealth Gap Is Still Not Closed
Learn more about the racial wealth gap, how it persists today and what can be done to close the gap.

Why More Black Educators Are Key to Achieving Educational Justice
Learn about the lack of Black educators in the U.S. and why it is important for there to be greater representation in the educational system.

Organizations’ Continued Support of Black Students With Student Loan Debt
Learn about the current state of student debt and what Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is doing to support Black students across the country who are struggling with student loan debt.