BLACK FOLKS AND GIVING: A TRADITION ACROSS GENERATIONS
Since the early history of America, giving in the Black community was born out of the desire to uplift and support the community. This motivation is what continues to drive investments in the…
Freedom in the “Land of the Free”
"I wonder how Beautiful America would be without the scar tissue of genocide, slavery, and the lie of White supremacy." William Hurt Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate their…
It’s June and Juneteenth is Not like Us
“Juneteenth was a promise that was broken. Reconstruction failed and this country has continued to wage war on the Black body. Juneteenth also embodies the resilience of Black people. Even in the…
Empower People To Power Our Planet
“If every day were Earth Day, we wouldn’t be in the mess we’re in.”— Neil deGrasse Tyson Earth Day 2025 is April 22nd, and it raises awareness about critically important environmental issues. The…
April is Genocide Awareness Month—a time of remembrance, reflection, and responsibility.
This month was chosen because several of history’s most devastating genocides began or are commemorated in April, including the Armenian Genocide, the Cambodian Genocide, and the Rwandan Genocide. It…
CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER
As the population ages, more people are serving as a caregiver for family and friends. About 1 in 3 adults in the United States is an informal or fulltime caregiver and 70%+ of them are women.…
Women in Nonprofits Don’t Profit
It is now well documented that women are underrepresented in leadership positions across all sectors of the American economy. Our primary line of work, the social/civic sector, has traditionally been…
Celebrating Leonard Adams, Jr.
During Black History Month, we will highlight several unheralded individuals who have or continue to dedicate their lives to community service and racial equity. Noteworthy among each of these…
Celebrating Lillian Miles Lewis
During Black History Month, we will highlight several unheralded individuals dedicated their lives to community service and racial equity. Chrysalis Lab has had the distinct honor of partnering with…
A Testament of Hope
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." These words, shared by Martin Luther King Jr., carried the weight of a dream unfinished, a call to endure amidst despair. Just…