The 2023 Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series was presented by the Union Chapel Education and Cultural Institute and Give Black Alliance was a proud sponsor of the annual gathering. This program highlighted the indomitable spirit of Black people whose time, talent, and treasure has shaped the well-being of our communities. It was an opportunity to connect with fellow community leaders and philanthropists who are changing systems in our communities, and to learn more about philanthropic instruments and trends to pay attention to in 2023 and beyond.

Speakers included:

Fireside Chat

• Bithiah Carter (moderator), President & CEO | NEBiP

• Jacob Pruitt, President | Fidelity Charitable

• Ebony A. Thomas, President | Bank of America Foundation

Panelists

• Makeeba McCreary, President | New Commonwealth Fund

• Devin McCourty, Former NE Patriots Team Captain & Super Bowl Champion, Community Leader, Philanthropist

• Ciciley Moore, Director | Office of the President, W. K. Kellogg Foundation

• Raynya Simmons, Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Philanthropist

• Goldie Taylor, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer | Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Author, Journalist