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Source: citizennewspapergroup Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Redefine Legacy Through Equity and Empowerment at NAIC Alts Forum In a fireside chat with NAIC’s Robert L. Greene, Jones and Feliciano emphasized that legacy extends beyond returns, rooted in strategy, resilience, and access. LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire — At the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) Amplifying…
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Source: uninetworkgroupPhilanthropists and investors Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano delivered a compelling message at the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) “Scaling the Impact of Alternative Investments Forum,” highlighting that a true legacy is built on purpose-driven leadership, equity, and empowerment, not just financial rewards. During the Excellence in Leadership Awards luncheon on October 2,…
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In a world where fame often shines brightest under the spotlight, some celebrities choose a different path—one lit by quiet compassion, purposeful giving, and transformative impact.
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Source: EurWeb *The nation’s iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem announced a record breaking $3.2 million raised at its 2025 Spring gala. The funds will support year-round programming that amplifies artistic excellence, youth education, community engagement and a major renovation of the over 100 year old theater that has launched the careers of thousands of African American artists…
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Source: Harlem World Magazine Last night, The Apollo—America’s cultural cornerstone for Black artistry—brought together New York’s elite in business, entertainment, fashion, and philanthropy. They were brought together to celebrate its 2025 Spring Benefit, the institution’s largest annual fundraising event and their last before the historic theater closes to begin full-scale renovations to modernize the iconic space.…
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Source: The City Life Benefit Raises Nearly $3.2 Million for Year-Round, World-Class Artistic, Education and Community Programs, Marking 2025 One of the Most Successful Benefits in Apollo History Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Deborah Cox, Sherri Shepherd, Dapper Dan, The Baylor Project, Camille A, Brown & Dancers, Shoshana Bean, Martha Redbone and Avery Sunshine Join Evening’s…
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Source: Film Industry In a milestone event at The Apollo Theater’s 2025 Spring Benefit, Kwanza Jones presented the inaugural Innovator Award to artist and Harlem native Teyana Taylor. The evening marked a significant moment in the institution’s history as the final benefit held before the theater undergoes its first major renovation in nearly 100 years.…
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Source: apollotheater.org Benefit Raises Nearly $3.2 Million for Year-Round, World-Class Artistic, Education and Community Programs, Marking 2025 One of the Most Successful Benefits in Apollo History Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Deborah Cox, Sherri Shepherd, Dapper Dan, The Baylor Project, Camille A, Brown & Dancers, Shoshana Bean, Martha Redbone and Avery Sunshine Join Evening’s Star-Studded Performance…
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THE APOLLO THEATER TO HONOR CLIVE DAVIS AND TEYANA TAYLOR AT ANNUAL SPRING BENEFIT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
Source: Jason Robinson The Apollo Theater to Honor Clive Davis and Teyana Taylor at Star-Studded Spring Benefit on June 4, 2025 Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, culture, and community as Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater hosts its Annual Spring Benefit on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. This year’s celebration promises to be one of the…
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Oliver Scholars has lived up to their mission for the past 40 years and recently celebrated their 40th anniversary at Cipriani’s in New York City.
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Do you want to know the secret to success in anything? Just start. Take one step.
Big goals can feel overwhelming, but progress doesn’t happen all at once.
It happens one step after another. One step today, and another step forward.
Trust yourself. Trust that you have the ability to make positive decisions. Believe in those instincts.
Too often we second-guess our own power, waiting for validation from others before we move. But deep down, you already know what is right for you. Your instincts are there for a reason, they are your inner compass.
When you choose to trust yourself, you build confidence. With confidence comes clarity. And with clarity comes action. The more you lean into that trust, the more you’ll see just how capable you really are. ⚡️
Today, José and I are excited to share that we’re advancing an impact investment to The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (@cardozo_law) dedicated to advancing opportunity, equity, and service.
When I was a student in Cardozo’s Mediation Clinic, I learned what it truly means to turn theory into action. Clinics are collaborative spaces where students listen, problem-solve, and create real impact for real people. That’s why this investment matters.
Through the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Program for Clinical Education, we’re helping expand Cardozo’s clinical programs—a place that sparks commitment to creating opportunity, advancing equity, and serving others. This program will equip more students to serve their communities, fight for justice, and carry forward Cardozo’s legacy of service and innovation.
Education has the power to transform lives. With this investment, we’re helping prepare the next generation of advocates, changemakers, and problem-solvers who will do just that.
Our mission is simple: boost humans, elevate humanity. This is one more way we’re building bridges, breaking barriers, and investing in futures.
A comfort zone feels safe. It feels familiar. That is why it is called comfort. But comfort is not where growth happens.
Growth requires challenge. It requires you to step into the unknown and stretch beyond what feels easy. If you stay where you are, you stay the same. If you want more, you have to move past the walls of comfort and step into the space where growth lives.
Here’s a reminder as we get closer to end of year goals 👇
Opportunities may come your way, but if you do nothing, nothing happens.
This season is about owning your story and speaking your truth. How? Use the tools you’ve gathered all summer to take those small steps, keep moving forward, and create real progress.
Your voice is your power and your action is your momentum. ⚡️
