Prince’s 3 Lessons in Fuss Free Philanthropy

[wildeyed]

More about Prince's secret giving.

After Prince Rogers Nelson’s untimely death last month, scores of stories have emerged recounting his often quiet, unassuming philanthropic practices. From advisor friends like Van Jones to local South Minneapolis local Cindy Booker (who runs community center out of Prince’s former junior high school), Prince’s secret life as a philanthropist is one that has moved and inspired me deeply.

While Prince’s giving was likely vast, varied, and unpredictable – it’s clear that in later years he was concerned with creative solutions in the fight for black lives, the racial wealth gap, and winning back eroded civil rights in the modern era. It’s also striking how quickly he was known to act when he became concerned with an injustice or wanted to support those who were suffering. Cindy Booker shared that Prince personally delivered checks to victims’ families in a local bridge collapse. Al Sharpton was asked to quietly funnel funds to the bereaved parents of slain Trayvon Martin. Van Jones helped channel resources that equipped Oakland homeowners with solar panels and put young people from the hood into coding school.

http://thewhitmaninstitute.org/twi-blog/no-strings-no-accolades-no-nonsense-princes-five-lessons-fuss-free-philanthropy/

[2naSalit]

1. K&R!

[rjsquirrel]

2. What an all around great human being he was

Not true of every artistic genius.

We shall miss him dearly.

[shenmue]

3. Yes

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

4. I'm still having trouble dealing with this. I participate in a Prince podcast and yesterday was

the one-month anniversary of his death, so people were calling in--crying but sharing their touching stories and memories of Prince. The podcast is recorded, but I haven't been in an emotional state to listen.

If interested, here:

http://podcastjuice.net/one-month-later-part-1/

[wildeyed]

5. I know you are still really raw.

We all loved Prince, but not like you.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

6. Thank you so much! I really needed this!

[wildeyed]

7. Aww, back at you.

[bettyellen]

8. Oh wow, I am not ready to listen yet, but thank you.

It has just started to hit home in the last few days. No more shows.