Giving Black Podcast

The Giving Black Podcast is the world’s first podcast dedicated to Black philanthropy and all things related to generosity in the global Black community. Listen to interviews that honour the culture and tradition of giving among Black people from the African continent, to the Caribbean, Europe, the Americas and across the globe.I am your host, Olumide Akerewusi. Here's a bit about me: I am Founder and CEO of AgentsC Inc., an international company delivering philanthropy solutions to the non-profit and private sector. I've spent almost 30 years working with major philanthropists, corporations, and grant-making foundations as well as charities and NGOs from across the world. I am a Black philanthropist, I am an African born and raised in the UK, and now living in Canada. My perspectives are uniquely diverse and frequently thought provoking. I'm an advocate of Equity Philanthropy and passionate about social impact. I am a proud father, husband, son, brother, nephew, and friend!I hope you enjoy this podcast, which will serve as an archive of wonderful and inspiring stories about black generosity.

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Episode Seven: Why You Should Listen To The Giving Black Podcast

January 28, 2023 • Olumide Akerewusi • Season 1 • Episode 7

The Giving Black podcast is the world's first podcast dedicated to conversations about global Black philanthropy.

Through the podcast, we interview guests from across the world who have amazing stories to tell about their experiences of generosity and giving. Hosted by Olumide (Mide) Akerewusi, Founder and CEO of AgentsC Inc., fundraiser, philanthropist, and social justice advocate; we explore the many ways that Black people are engaged in community building, partnership working, and social impact through everyday acts of Ubuntu.

In this episode, Mide shares his story about becoming a fundraiser in the UK and Canada. He observes that few people in his profession were/are interested in considering or celebrating Black people as philanthropists.

Mide tells the story of how, through the generosity of the Avast Foundation he launched the Giving Black Podcast in 2022, to ensure important stories of Black generosity are captured.

Listen to this episode to learn why the Giving Black podcast is an important world-wide resource for celebrating and promoting global Black culture. Tune in to all of our episodes.

If you or people you know have a story to tell about Black philanthropy, and would like to appear on the Giving Black podcast, contact mide via the Giving Black Website: www.givingblack.ca.

We would love to discuss your story!