Kaniqua Daniel Welch

It was an honor to attend the @donorsofcolor retreat on behalf of @kresgefdn & meet Dr. Angela Davis! I joined a panel discussion with a group of dynamic women to discuss the role of philanthropy in funding #BIPOC-led organizations. Learn more: kresge.org/news-views/ear…

Today kicks off the #KresgeCREWS Convening held in partnership with the @USWaterAlliance. 30+ orgs are gathered in Tucson, AZ to increase connections across the climate, #water & equity sectors. #ClimateAction Join the conversation on X using the hashtag #KresgeCREWS & @YeouJih

I enjoyed so much deep learning from my peers & moments of joy with my @kresgefdn colleagues at the @CHANGEPhil #UnitySummit2023. One consistent message: There can be no racial #equity without #reparations. Learn more about it & fund it. kcra.com/article/califo…

Key takeaway from the Federal Funding for Climate Justice panel @CHANGEPhil #2023UnitySummit: It's philanthropy's job to ensure that the influx of federal funds reach those communities most impacted by #ClimateChange by investing deeply in climate justice orgs on the front lines

Aaron Dorfman President and CEO "I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but our choir needs more singers. Each & every one of us needs to bring our best so we can make music that inspires our people and helps usher in a new era where everyone thrives and no one is left behind."

Day 2 of @CHANGEPhil #2023UnitySummit kicks off with a panel on Reparations Rising: Pathways to Just Healing & Equitable Transformation, where @ABFE's @SBatten urges everyone to read The California #Reparations Report and its recommended reforms: oag.ca.gov/ab3121/report

#2023UnitySummit panel urges funders to make a multi-generational commitment. Philanthropy cannot retreat; backlash is your receipt that you did something. Now is the time to be bold & courageous. Powerful discussion @aretana @mauriceWFP @cynthiachoi1 @RJGrantmakers Joey Williams

An inspiring & thought-provoking first day @CHANGEPhil #2023UnitySummit starting with a powerful opening session on how #funders can show up more deeply during a time of backlash. #Philanthropy is about the love of humanity, says @aliceyhom, and we must think about the long game.

OU welcomes the most diverse incoming class in its history. Fall 2023 enrollment also features the largest class of first-year students since 2020. bit.ly/3Q897yS

Kresge is proud to be a sponsor of this week's @CHANGEPhil #2023UnitySummit where sector leaders are gathering to deepen practices to advance #equity with an intersectional lens. The conference kicked off in LA with a welcome reception and ....

Our @kresgefdn team hosted a two-day retreat at the beautiful Kresge Mansion. As a self-proclaimed cup-filler of light & love, I left this retreat completely full & overflowing! So thankful for the time spent in person w/colleagues to rebuild & reconnect.

Such a great time at the @KresgeArtsDet Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to the 2023 @kresgefdn Artist Fellows and to #KAID on celebrating 15 years! The stories shared in this room were beyond inspiring. kresgeartsindetroit.org

Wishing @kresgenviro's Senior Program Officer Shamar Bibbins the best of luck as she departs for a gap year to attend the Mid-Career Master of Public Administration program at the Harvard University @Kennedy_School. Congratulations and "we are so proud of you!"

This 👉🏾 @DetroitPistons, Detroit Parks Coalition, @CityofDetroit, and community organizations across #Detroit are collaborating to support summer programming for youth and families in neighborhoods across the city. With funding provided by the @WDavidsonFDN @RCWJRF @kresgefdn

We finished a 5K today! Let’s see if I can get @stefenj to join me for a few more this summer. 😊 #IRanTheD #HealthyLifeHappyWife @DetroitPistons @BallySportsDET

@sveng Sven!

Indeed! My @oaklandu mentors were amazing. And many of them continue to mentor me today @GarryG_OU + @HollyGil_Bear.

Congratulations Suzanne Shank on receiving the “Women of Achievement & Courage Award” from @MiWomen! Suzanne is a powerhouse. It’s always amazing to hear her story & inspiring to watch her in action. We’re fortunate to have Suzanne as a @kresgefdn trustee. Kudos to each honoree!

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A big thank you to Equity Task Force Co-Chair @kdanielwelch for launching Kresge's #BlackHistoryMonth campaign. She took her daughter Aria to the @thewrightmuseum where she led a one-woman protest asking people to “Pick Up Trash to Help the Earth from Getting Sick.” Go Aria!

Here are a plethora of books recommended for #BHM by Kresge staff: Amy Robinson: I Am #RubyBridges @JBradley_DC: Co-Cities, Shelia R. Foster/Christian Iaione; Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson (@charmspen1); @KosherSoul, Michael W. Twittty; Come Back in Sept., Darryl Pinckney ...