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.
![A young African American woman speaks into a megaphone while walking with two other women wearing face masks.](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RobertFSmithorg_Nationalactionnetwork.jpg)
Shaping the Modern Civil Rights Movement
Groups like United Justice Coalition, Black Lives Matter and the REFORM Alliance are fighting the battle of racial equity. Read on about their missions and initiatives in communities.
![Graphic with book icon - Press](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RFSA-Org-Blog-featured_image_press.jpg)
NBA Foundation Celebrates Second Anniversary, Announces $20 million Grant Round
The NBA Foundation’s charitable foundation has celebrated their second anniversary and announced a $20 million grant to organizations uplifting Black people.
![A Black woman stands holding a small red heart-shaped item.](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RFSA-Org-Blog-Black-Community-Philanthropy-featured_image_v2.jpg)
Philanthropy in Black Communities
Philanthropy has always existed in Black communities, where mutual aid is a part of daily life. It’s not considered charity to support your neighbor, it’s simply the right thing to do.
![An African American STEM teacher shows his students a model in a classroom.](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RFSA-Org-Blog-STEM-Black-Teachers-SFI-featured_image_v2.jpg)
Diversity in the STEM Workforce
The shortage of Black teachers continues to have an impact on diversity within the STEM workforce today. Read on to see how we can end the fight for diversity.
![Al Sharpton and Robert F. Smith in an image with the National Action Network (NAN) Logo.](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RFSA-Org-Blog-National-Action-Network-NAN-Blog-Post-featured_image_v1.jpg)
The National Action Network & Civil Rights
The National Action Network, founded in the ‘90s by Rev. Al Sharpton, fights for justice, decency and equal opportunities for all. Here’s a look at its history.
![A Black man wears a t-shirt that reads Rise Up for Cancer Alley while walking in a protest march.](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RFSA-Org-Blog-Environment-and-Black-Healthcare-featured_image_v1.jpg)
Why Do Black Communities Still Have to Fight Against Environmental Discrimination?
Black communities in the U.S. are facing environmental discrimination and it’s directly affecting their health. Read on to learn more about this battle.