037 – How You Preserve Black History, $200m Raised and Counting, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)

In this Season 1 finale, released the week of Juneteenth, discover how the urgency to preserve Black history is as old as American history, and why philanthropy plays a critical role in protecting Black history.

As funding for Black-led initiatives declines, Brent Leggs, Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, shares how he and his team have raised over $200 million to support 400+ Black historical preservation projects nationwide.

In this episode, gain a proven fundraising strategy for preserving Black history, including how to engage major donors, build sustainable funding, and scale impact for cultural preservation.

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